2025 Quality Samples Program
ID: 353358Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353358
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Curt.Alt@usda.gov
    Files
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    2025 QSP NOFO (FINAL).pdf
    2025.pdf
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