Grant opportunity · CA Department of Food and Agriculture

2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

$28,000,000 total (awards $100,000–$600,000)

About this opportunity

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $600,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2027, or after June 30, 2030. Projects submitted through the Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicants (Additional Assistance) Program will range from $75,000 to $250,000. Program requirements and submission deadlines differ for Additional Assistance Program applicants. The 2027 Request for Concept Proposals - Additional Assistance Program will be available in November 2026. Please email grants@cdfa.ca.gov for more information. CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount different than the amount requested.

Who may apply

Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency, government_tribal

Deadline

2026-09-21

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