Assisting Specialist Crop Exports: Provision of MRL Information
ID: 355572Type: 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/355572
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is offering a grant opportunity titled "Assisting Specialist Crop Exports: Provision of MRL Information" aimed at supporting U.S. specialty crop exporters in navigating maximum residue limit (MRL) requirements in international markets. This initiative seeks to eliminate significant trade barriers faced by specialty crop producers, who often encounter challenges related to pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide residue tolerances that vary across different countries. With a total funding amount of $2.5 million available, eligible applicants can receive grants of up to $500,000, and applications are due by October 18, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jim Suits at jim.suits@usda.gov or by phone at 202-720-6328.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jim.suits@usda.gov
    Files
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    ASCE
    ASCE.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) Initiative, addressing maximum residue limit (MRL) information vital for U.S. specialty crop exporters. The program seeks to aid trade organizations and nonprofits in helping farmers and agribusinesses navigate MRL requirements in international markets, which are significant barriers to exporting specialty crops. Eligible applicants can receive grants of up to $500,000, with total federal funding potentially reaching $2.5 million over five years. The initiative promotes easy access to MRL information, hosting training sessions, and offering tools for interpreting regulations, ultimately aiming to enhance export opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers. Applications are due by October 18, 2024, with no matching funds required. This effort highlights the federal commitment to supporting the agricultural sector by eliminating non-tariff trade barriers and improving the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops on the global stage. Successful applicants will be required to provide ongoing reporting and maintain transparency throughout the funding period.
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