GrantPostedDiscretionary

2025 Quality Samples Program

Foreign Agricultural Service
USDA-FAS-QSP-2025
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$2,500,000
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is offering the 2025 Quality Samples Program, a federal grant opportunity aimed at supporting U.S. entities in promoting the quality of American agricultural commodities to potential foreign importers. This program seeks to provide funding for projects that deliver commodity samples, enhancing international understanding and appreciation of U.S. agricultural products. With an estimated total program funding of $2.5 million and an award ceiling of $2.5 million, the agency anticipates making approximately 22 awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by the initial deadline of June 14, 2024, with subsequent deadlines for additional tranches extending through June 30, 2025. For more information, applicants can contact Curt Alt at Curt.Alt@usda.gov or by phone at (202) 690-4784.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

See Section C of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.

Grant Documents

2 Files
2025 QSP NOFO (FINAL).pdf
PDF•307 KB•4/10/2024
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2025.pdf
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for its Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program, aimed at supporting U.S. entities in addressing barriers to exporting specialty crops. Through this funding opportunity, an anticipated total of $9 million will be available for FY 2025, with awards ranging from $500,000 for selected projects lasting up to five years. Eligible applicants include U.S. organizations involved in the specialty crops sector, with applications focusing on eliminating sanitary and technical barriers that hinder exports. The program encourages projects targeting foreign markets while addressing industry-wide challenges rather than specific company interests. Applicants must register with the U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate the project's benefits to the agricultural industry. Funding decisions will prioritize completeness, the projected trade impact, organizational capacity, and performance measurement effectiveness. Additionally, detailed project applications must outline the nature of barriers, project goals, and anticipated results, adhering to submission guidelines with deadlines extending through 2025. Successful applications will receive federal assistance with oversight from USDA.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedApr 3, 2024
deadlineApplication DeadlineJun 30, 2025
expiryArchive DateJul 30, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$2,500,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Expected Awards
22
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Foreign Agricultural Service(USDA-FAS)
Funding Category
Agriculture
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

10.605

Official Sources

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