The US Department of Agriculture is offering the Quality Samples Program Grant to support US entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers. This grant aims to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by promoting the high quality of U.S. agricultural products. The closing date for this grant is May 19, 2014, at 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 254057
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | QSP2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Funds Availability – Quality Samples Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.605 — Quality Samples Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | Purpose: QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Quality Samples Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ELAINE PROTZMAN
PROGRAM ANALYST Phone 202-720-5588 Email:elaine.protzman@fas.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 254057 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424_short_1_1-v1.1.pdf
Folder 254057 Full Announcement-1 -> qsp 2015.pdf
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