The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, is offering this funding opportunity to support the Emerging Markets Program. This grant is designed for U.S. entities to develop, maintain, or expand markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities. A key purpose is to issue new awards that foster increased global market access for American agricultural products. Additionally, the program aims to promote crucial cooperation and the exchange of information between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the United States and emerging markets, thereby strengthening international agricultural partnerships and trade opportunities. This initiative plays a vital role in enhancing the global reach and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture.
Opportunity ID: 353357
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-EMP-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2025 Emerging Markets 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: | 10.603 — Emerging Markets Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2025 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. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2025 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. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $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 Emerging Markets Program by issuing new awards. This opportunity is available to U.S. entities to develop, maintain, or expand markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities and to promote cooperation and exchange of information between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the United States and emerging markets. |
| 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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Related Documents
Folder 353357 Full Announcement-2025 EMP -> 2025 EMP NOFO Final.pdf
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