This USDA grant offers matched funding to support entities in exploring new market opportunities and enhancing the U.S. agricultural marketing system. With an allocation of about $1 million in 2016, proposals must focus on addressing marketing challenges and benefiting agricultural producers and businesses. Proposals should include a research component, particularly if involving training or education programs. Emphasis is placed on collaborative efforts involving States, academia, and the farm sector, with a preference for projects addressing State, multi-State, or national level issues. Proposals aiming to serve as pilot projects or scalable models are encouraged. Closing date for submissions is May 12, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282048
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-16-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.156 — Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. The 2016 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered.Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer questions on Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov to receive instructions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FSMIP website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janise Zygmont
FSMIP Program Manager Phone 202-720-5024 Email:janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| corrected typo in Janise Zygmont’s email address. | Mar 25, 2016 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-16-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.156 — Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. The 2016 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered.Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer questions on Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov to receive instructions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FSMIP website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janise Zygmont
FSMIP Program Manager Phone 202-720-5024 Email:janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-16-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.156 — Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. The 2016 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered.
Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer questions on Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov to receive instructions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FSMIP website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janise Zygmont
FSMIP Program Manager Phone 202-720-5024 Email:janise.zygmont@ams.usdsa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 282048 Full Announcement-FSMIP RFA -> fsmip fy16 rfa_final_03092016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Janise Zygmont FSMIP Program Manager Phone 202-720-5024 Email: janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.156 | PKG00221422 | May 12, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282048 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282048 SF424B-1.1.pdf
282048 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
282048 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
282048 AD_3031-1.0.pdf
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