This is a legal form that was released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - a government authority operating within Florida. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program?
A: The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a program that provides funding to support the competitiveness of specialty crops in Florida.
Q: What is a specialty crop?
A: A specialty crop is a crop that is not considered a commodity crop, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and nursery crops.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program?
A: Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, producer associations, government agencies, and agricultural industry groups.
Q: What can the grant funds be used for?
A: The grant funds can be used for various activities that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, including research, marketing, education, and infrastructure projects.
Q: How much funding is available through the program?
A: The amount of funding available varies each year, depending on the federal budget and the number of grant applications received.
Q: What is the deadline to submit the application?
A: The deadline to submit the application is typically announced each year by FDACS.
Q: Are matching funds required?
A: Matching funds are not required, but applications that show a contribution of non-federal funds may receive higher consideration.
Q: When will the grant recipients be announced?
A: The grant recipients are typically announced within a few months after the application deadline.
Q: Can I contact FDACS for more information?
A: Yes, you can contact FDACS for more information about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of Form FDACS-06615 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.