Public Notice: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program RFA

State of Maine
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
RFA # 202402032
2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The State of Maine is seeking proposals for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). SCBGP is a grant program solicited annually that funds market research, market promotion, and innovation projects that enhance the competitiveness of and create new markets for the state’s specialty crop producers. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and a review committee select projects to recommend to the USDA through a local competitive application process. If approved by the USDA, projects will become part of a State of Maine plan submitted for USDA AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding. SCBGP will not award grant funds for projects that benefit a single organization; single entities are encouraged to apply as project partners.

A copy of the RFA, as well as the Question & Answer Summary and all amendments related to the RFA, can be obtained at the Division of Procurement Services website.

Proposals must be submitted to the State of Maine Division of Procurement Services, via email, at: Proposals@maine.gov. Proposal submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time, on March 18, 2024. Proposals will be opened the following business day. Proposals not submitted to the Division of Procurement Services’ aforementioned e-mail address by the aforementioned deadline will not be considered for contract award.