Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is now accepting applications for the FY2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.
The SCBG Program provides funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of West Virginia’s specialty crop industry through marketing, education, and research initiatives. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. In FY2025, the WVDA awarded more than $302,000 in SCBG funding to projects across the state.
“The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is an important investment in West Virginia agriculture,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. “These grants help growers, researchers, and organizations expand opportunities for specialty crops, strengthen local markets, and support innovation that keeps our agricultural economy growing.”
Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Application materials, including instructions and required attachments, are available on the WVDA website at:
https://agriculture.wv.gov/ag-business/specialty-crop-block-grant/
Completed applications must be submitted to the WVDA no later than 4 p.m. on January 30, 2026.
For questions or additional information about the SCBG Program, contact the WVDA Business Development Division at 304-558-2210 or grants@wvda.us.
