Applications are currently being accepted by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry (ODAFF) for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) will make up to $384,159 available to ODAFF to award as competitive grants.

To be eligible for this grant, projects must solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Oklahoma's specialty crops, soundness and quality of the project plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual. Single organizations, institutions, and individuals are encouraged to participate as project partners.

• Specialty Crop Grant Application-PDF
• Specialty Crop Grant Application-Word
• Specialty Crop Grant Manual
• Specialty Crop Grant Sample
• Specialty Crop Grant Evaluation