2025 Sugar Processor Block Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The 2025 Sugar Processor Block Grants provides targeted assistance to help agricultural producers continue commodity production and develop or expand markets for sugar commodities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Sugar processors with temporary market disruptions and increased production and processing costs in calendar year 2025.
Beneficiaries
- Farmer / Rancher / Agriculture Producer
Eligible producers of sugar beets and sugar cane that are members of the sugar processors that suffered from temporary market disruptions and increased production and processing costs in calendar year 2025.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The USDA will enter into non-competitive block grants with specific sugar beet and sugar cane cooperative processors following negotiation and establishment of certain terms and conditions as required by the program’s authorizing statute. Following award executions and pursuant to the terms and conditions of each award, the processors will accept applications from and issue payments to eligible producers.
Program details & compliance
Description
The 2025 Sugar Processor Block Grants provide compensation to sugar beet and sugar cane farmers in response to temporary market disruptions and increased production and processing costs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Direct payments to producers.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements