Here are some common questions about the Produce Safety Mini-Grant.
We will be covering some costs for the project in addition to the funds provided by the SCBG program. Is there a place where I can indicate this cost share?
There is no matching requirement for the SCBG grant, so there is no place on the application to provide that information. No additional priority is given to applications that include a cost share.
However, if you would like to explain that you are covering additional costs that are necessary for the completion of your project but are not part of your SCBG budget, you may describe that in the narrative budget justifications. For example, you could explain in your personnel justification that SCBG funds will cover part of a graduate student’s time, but the remainder of their time will be covered by other funding sources.
A wash station may be considered an eligible expense if it is portable. Permanent fixtures are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant.
Is a sink/produce wash station an example of an eligible expense?
A wash station may be considered an eligible expense if it is portable. Permanent fixtures are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant.
No, stainless steel tables and shelving are not eligible expenses under the current mini grant.
Are stainless steel tables or shelving for the packhouse an eligible expense under the mini-grant?
No, stainless steel tables and shelving are not eligible expenses under the current mini grant.
No. Permanent fixtures, or repairs to permanent fixtures, are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant.
Would repairs to the waterline I use for my produce washing be considered an eligible expense?
No. Permanent fixtures, or repairs to permanent fixtures, are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant.
Please contact the Produce Safety Program to verify you have previously filled out a Grower Questionnaire. You also have the option to newly complete the 2025 Grower Questionnaire at the time of your application.
