Opportunity ID: 254570

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2014
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:
Assistance Listings: 10.156 — Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 01, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 16, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 16, 2014
Archive Date: Jul 16, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $25,000

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. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities 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 business 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 Tuesday, May 13 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 before the teleconference date to receive instructions.

Link to Additional Information: FSMIP website – including link to Request for Applications
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Janise Zygmont

Staff Officer

Phone 202-720-5024
Email:janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov

Version History

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Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Janise Zygmont
Staff Officer
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 USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2014 2014 FSMIP PKG00196003 May 01, 2014 Jun 17, 2014 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

254570 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

254570 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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