The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade Policy and Geographic Affairs, is offering this grant to advance the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to promote and support the development of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for U.S. specialty crops. The primary goal of this grant is to enhance the export capabilities of these crops by ensuring their packaging is environmentally friendly for both current and potential international markets. This grant aims to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of American agricultural exports, fostering economic growth while addressing global demand for responsibly packaged products. It provides crucial support for producers looking to adopt eco-conscious practices in their export operations.
Opportunity ID: 354272
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-10621-0750-10-24-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assisting Specialty Crop Exports, Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab (ASCE-SPIL) |
| 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: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| 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 Policy and Geographic Affairs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. This opportunity is intended to promote the development of sustainable packaging of U.S. specialty crops exported to current and prospective foreign markets. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Stephens
Email: andrew.stephens@usda.gov Phone: 202-720-0663 Email:andrew.stephens@usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 354272 Full Announcement-ASCE SPIL NOFO -> Assisting Specialty Crop Exports, Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab (ASCE-SPIL) NOFO.pdf
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