Opportunity Information
Title
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Concept Proposal
Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting a competitive solicitation process to award 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for projects enhancing the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). CDFA is soliciting concept proposals from eligible non-profit and for-profit organizations, local, state, and federal government entities, including tribal governments, and public or private colleges and universities.
Awarding Agency Name
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Office of Grants Administration
Agency Contact Phone
(916) 657-3231
Agency Contact Email
grants@cdfa.ca.gov
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Total Program Funding
$22,000,000.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$500,000.00
Award Floor
$100,000.00
Award Start Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
50
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
Indirect costs are facilities and administrative costs that cannot easily be tied directly to the activities of the grant. Examples of common indirect costs include administrative/clerical services, rent, utilities, internet and telephone service, maintenance, and general office supplies. The maximum amount of indirect costs allowable is 8 percent of total personnel costs (category A. Salary and Wages plus category B. Fringe Benefits). Reference pages 23-24 of the RFCP for more information about indirect costs. Formula: (A. Salary and Wages + B. Fringe Benefits) x 0.08 = Maximum Indirect Costs
Indirect Cost Rate
8.00%
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Other Funding Requirement
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Release Request for Concept Proposals: August 18, 2022
Webinars: August 24, 2022 - September 12, 2022
Concept Proposals Due: September 16, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. PT
Invitation to Submit Grant Proposals: December 2023
Grant Proposals Due: January 13, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. PT
Grant Proposals to USDA for Approval: May 2023
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
To maintain the integrity of the competitive grant process, CDFA is unable to advise and/or provide individuals with any information regarding specific proposals during the solicitation process.
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
State Governments, County Governments, City or township governments, Special District Governments, Independent School Districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations (excludes small businesses)
Additional Eligibility Information
Non-profit and for-profit organizations; local, state, and federal government entities, including tribal governments; and public or private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible to apply. There is no limit on the number of concept proposals applicants may submit; however, each concept proposal must be for a wholly unique project.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
SCBGP website