The word “outcome” in the “Project summary” section is used informally to prompt you to summarize what will be produced/achieved from doing the proposed project. The “objectives” in the “Project purpose” section are the specific, measurable elements of the project that will be completed for your project. If a grant is awarded, you will be required to report on your progress and completion of the objectives.
The word “outcome” in the “Project summary” section is used informally to prompt you to summarize what will be produced/achieved from doing the proposed project. The “objectives” in the “Project purpose” section are the specific, measurable elements of the project that will be completed for your project. If a grant is awarded, you will be required to report on your progress and completion of the objectives.
Though most grants under this program are awarded to universities and nonprofits, the evaluation criteria treat all entities equally, as long as they are capable of performing the proposed work.
All applications will be reviewed and scored on the extent of external support from specialty crop growers, grower-level groups, processors, and distributors (stakeholders), and how the project may affect and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry segment and/or the public. These evaluation criteria are often more difficult for for-profit entities to demonstrate. Your proposal may be strengthened by including a plan to share results with a wide audience of beneficiaries, collaborate or partner with a nonprofit or academic organization to broaden your external support from stakeholders, or conduct outreach to collect data on project outcomes.
Though most grants under this program are awarded to universities and nonprofits, the evaluation criteria treat all entities equally, as long as they are capable of performing the proposed work.
All applications will be reviewed and scored on the extent of external support from specialty crop growers, grower-level groups, processors, and distributors (stakeholders), and how the project may affect and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry segment and/or the public. These evaluation criteria are often more difficult for for-profit entities to demonstrate. Your proposal may be strengthened by including a plan to share results with a wide audience of beneficiaries, collaborate or partner with a nonprofit or academic organization to broaden your external support from stakeholders, or conduct outreach to collect data on project outcomes.
Eligible projects
An eligible proposal needs to demonstrate that:
- The project will result in a significant benefit to the specialty crop industry for crops that are or will be grown in Minnesota (or a segment of the industry—potatoes, for example).
- The project has external support from specialty crop stakeholders; stakeholders include specialty crop growers, grower-level groups, processors, or distributors. The proposal needs to list the farmer(s) or organization(s) and describe the reasons they would like you to conduct this project.
- The project should positively affect and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry or the public.
- The proposed project will not solely benefit a particular commercial product; provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual; or result in unfair competition with private companies that provide equivalent products or services (for example, increase one co-op’s sales of specialty crops at the expense of another co-op).
An eligible proposal needs to demonstrate that:
- The project will result in a significant benefit to the specialty crop industry for crops that are or will be grown in Minnesota (or a segment of the industry—potatoes, for example).
- The project has external support from specialty crop stakeholders; stakeholders include specialty crop growers, grower-level groups, processors, or distributors. The proposal needs to list the farmer(s) or organization(s) and describe the reasons they would like you to conduct this project.
- The project should positively affect and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry or the public.
- The proposed project will not solely benefit a particular commercial product; provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual; or result in unfair competition with private companies that provide equivalent products or services (for example, increase one co-op’s sales of specialty crops at the expense of another co-op).
Yes, as long as the project demonstrates clear benefit to the competitiveness of specialty crops in Minnesota. We know, for example, that some specialty crop growers produce and market specialty and non-specialty crops through the same channels or that research on some production methods may be applied to both specialty and non-specialty crops.
Yes, as long as the project demonstrates clear benefit to the competitiveness of specialty crops in Minnesota. We know, for example, that some specialty crop growers produce and market specialty and non-specialty crops through the same channels or that research on some production methods may be applied to both specialty and non-specialty crops.
In general, beekeeping projects and projects to enhance the competitiveness of honey are eligible under the SCBGP because of the role bees play in sustaining specialty crop health through pollination, and beekeeping is considered horticulture. Other bee products may be eligible depending on how they will be used or the purpose of the project. Bee products that are used for food or medicine are eligible. Research projects on pollination or education projects to enhance local beekeeping strategies are eligible.
