The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, is offering this grant opportunity to support its Quality Samples Program. This grant is specifically designed for U.S. entities to secure funding for projects that provide samples of high-quality U.S. agricultural commodities to potential foreign importers. The primary purpose of this initiative is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of American agricultural excellence among international buyers. By showcasing the quality of U.S. products through direct sampling, this program aims to enhance global market access and promote U.S. agriculture worldwide.
Opportunity ID: 353358
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-QSP-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2025 Quality Samples Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | See Section D of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information. Initial application deadline – June 14, 2024; Tranche II deadline – December 31, 2024; Tranche III deadline – March 31, 2025; Tranche IV deadline – June 30, 2025. No applications will be accepted after June 30, 2025. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 22 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.605 — Quality Samples Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section C of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Quality Samples Program by issuing new awards. This opportunity is available to U.S. entities to provide funding for projects that provide 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Curt Alt
Phone: (202) 690–4784 Email: Curt.Alt@usda.gov Email:Curt.Alt@usda.gov |
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Folder 353358 Full Announcement-2025 QSP -> 2025 QSP NOFO (FINAL).pdf
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