The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) invites you to participate in listening sessions for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). These sessions are designed for specialty crop stakeholders to provide feedback to the SCBGP team ahead of the 2027 Request for Concept Proposals (RFCP) on specific topics related to the program.
Are you eligible for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program?
- Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.
- Eligible entities include:
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations
- Local, state, and federal government entities, including Tribal governments (federally and non-federally recognized)
- Public or private colleges and universities
- Individuals are not eligible to apply
- Projects must benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole; projects designed to primarily benefit one or more individuals or organizations are not eligible.
You can review the 2026 RFCP here for more information on the program.
2027 Listening Session 1
- Wednesday 7/8/2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT
- Agenda Topics: Guidance Documents including the Request for Concept Proposals (RFCP) & Program Priorities
- Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GEZPL9MCRge1jjjPHVC8MQ
2027 Listening Session 2
- Thursday 7/23/2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT
- Agenda Topics: Review Process, Technical Review Committee, & Timelines
- Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UJTBGoXFQNWnGvlMro8f9w
2027 Listening Session 3
- Friday 7/31/2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT
- Agenda Topics: Application Process & Forms
- Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Os8QgASaTgeClsLKkZxcwg