2026 Market Access Program
ID: 358617Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $200M

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/358617
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is offering the 2026 Market Access Program (MAP) grant to enhance the export of U.S. agricultural products. This funding opportunity aims to support nonprofit agricultural trade organizations, state regional trade groups, cooperatives, and state agencies in developing and expanding diverse commercial export markets for U.S. commodities, with a total funding amount of at least $200 million anticipated. Eligible applicants must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit proposals that include a detailed marketing plan and documentation of nonprofit status, with a required cost-sharing contribution of at least 10% of project costs. Interested parties should note that applications are due by June 6, 2025, and may direct inquiries to 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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    2026.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service announces the 2026 Market Access Program (MAP) funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the export of U.S. agricultural products. This initiative targets nonprofit agricultural trade organizations, state regional trade groups, cooperatives, and state agencies, with a total federal funding of at least $200 million anticipated. Up to 70 awards may be granted to support marketing and promotional activities that expand U.S. agricultural exports, excluding tobacco. Eligible applicants must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet specific criteria outlined in the application process. Proposals must include a detailed marketing plan along with documentation proving nonprofit status when applicable. Cost-sharing is mandated, requiring at least a 10% contribution of project costs for generic activities. Applications will undergo a multi-phase review process focusing on eligibility, effectiveness of marketing strategies, organizational capability, and past performance. Submission deadlines are set for June 6, 2025, with questions accepted until May 30, 2025. Ultimately, the program emphasizes fostering international trade relationships and diversifying markets for U.S. commodities.
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