USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-21-0005: Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 (USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020). Status: Closes December 4, 2026 (27 days left). It is in our archive of Agricultural Marketing Service notices from 2021.
Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $250,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on December 6, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 9, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$250,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-23-0020 | August 24, 2023 | Closed January 31, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 6, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 5, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Non-State Entities (i.e., local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations) residing in Participating States are ineligible to apply directly to AMS. These entities must work with their local Participating State to apply on their behalf
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill awards averaged $1.3 million; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP). AMS will competitively award funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through collaborative, multi-state projects that address the following regional or national level specialty crop issues: food safety; plant pests and disease; research; crop-specific projects addressing common issues; and marketing and promotion
Who has won Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (10.170) awarded $511 million across 395 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Food & Agriculture | California | 15 | $156 million |
| State of Washington Department of Agriculture | Washington | 12 | $40.7 million |
| North Dakota Department of Agriculture | North Dakota | 8 | $26.1 million |
| Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida | Florida | 7 | $25.3 million |
| Dept of Agriculture Montana | Montana | 6 | $19.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-21-0005 still open?
No. It closed on December 6, 2021. A newer notice is open: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020, closes December 4, 2026 (27 days left).
Who can apply for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program?
Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program?
Closed December 6, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has won Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Department of Food & Agriculture, State of Washington Department of Agriculture, North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The program made 395 awards worth $511 million in that time.
Similar open grants
- Easement Restoration and Stewardship
- Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
- MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
- National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity
- Minor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01)
- Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program