Sugar Processor Block Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Sugar Processor Block Grants purpose is to provide compensation to producers who have suffered sugar beet pile losses as a consequence of excessive moisture in 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Beneficiaries
- Farmer / Rancher / Agriculture Producer
Eligible producers that are cooperative members of the 6 eligible cooperative processors that suffered sugar beet pile losses, as a consequence of excessive moisture in calendar year 2024.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The USDA will enter into non-competitive block grants with specific sugar beet 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 Sugar Processor Block Grants provide compensation to producers for necessary expenses related to sugar beet pile losses in calendar years 2024.
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