This grant is for promoting and strengthening the domestic maple syrup industry. It supports States, Tribal governments, and research institutions. Key activities include funding research and education for maple syrup production and fostering natural resource sustainability. The grant also emphasizes market promotion for maple syrup and related products. Furthermore, it encourages private landowners with Acer tree species to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities, or to make their land available for public access. This program aims to bolster the entire maple syrup value chain, from production to market.
Opportunity ID: 346510
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-23-0015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Acer Access and Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.174 — Acer Access Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | To support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities:Promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production.Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry.Market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products.Encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer:to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; orto voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
SAGPgrants@usda.gov.
SAGPgrants@usda.gov Email:SAGPgrants@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346510 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023 ACER RFA COMPLIANT_Final-2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | SAGPgrants@usda.gov. SAGPgrants@usda.gov Email: SAGPgrants@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.174 | USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-23-0015 | Acer Access and Development Program | PKG00280241 | Mar 01, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346510 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346510 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
346510 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346510 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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