This grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, through its Trade and Regulatory Capacity Building division. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) Initiative. The primary purpose of this program is to significantly promote and increase the export of U.S. specialty crops. This includes fostering improved market access and expanding sales into both current and prospective foreign markets. By enhancing the international competitiveness of U.S. specialty agricultural products, this grant aims to ensure their broader availability and stronger presence in global trade. It supports the growth and reach of American agriculture overseas.
Opportunity ID: 354273
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-10621-0750-10-24-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: APEC Import MRL Guidelines Implementation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.621 — Assisting Specialty Crop Exports |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 See Section D of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2024 See Section D of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| 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, Trade and Regulatory Capacity Building, announces this funding opportunity to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) Initiative. This opportunity is intended to promote the export of U.S. specialty crops to current and prospective foreign markets. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lindsay Malecha
Email: lindsay.malecha@usda.gov Phone: 202-777-9054 Email:lindsay.malecha@usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 354273 Full Announcement-ASCE APEC MRL -> FY24 ASCE- APEC Import MRL Guidelines Implementation NOFO.pdf
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