The Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program, administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), provides crucial funding to U.S. organizations. This grant is specifically designed to empower projects that actively seek to remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers. These significant obstacles currently prohibit or threaten the successful export of U.S. specialty crops to international markets. The program’s core purpose is to protect and enhance market access for American specialty crop producers, ensuring a smoother pathway for their products globally.
Opportunity ID: 338762
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2023-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.604 — Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. organization, government or private, with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural specialty crops may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations may include non–profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies.Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out by eligible organizations, but are not eligible for direct funding assistance through the program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Global Programs |
| Description: |
The Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC) is designed to assist U.S. organizations by providing funding for projects that seek to remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. The TASC program is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Curt Alt
Senior Director (202) 690-4784 Email:Curt.Alt@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2023-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.604 — Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. organization, government or private, with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural specialty crops may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations may include non–profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies.Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out by eligible organizations, but are not eligible for direct funding assistance through the program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Global Programs |
| Description: |
The Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC) is designed to assist U.S. organizations by providing funding for projects that seek to remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. The TASC program is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Curt Alt
Senior Director (202) 690-4784 Email:Curt.Alt@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 338762 Full Announcement-2023 TASC NOFO Final -> 2023 TASC NOFO Final for Grants.gov.pdf
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