The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the Quality Samples Program (QSP) grant, a vital initiative to bolster the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities. This grant is specifically designed to assist eligible U.S. entities in providing high-quality commodity samples directly to potential foreign importers. The fundamental purpose of this program is to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for the superior quality of U.S. agricultural commodities among international buyers. By enabling direct experience with these products, the QSP aims to significantly enhance and promote U.S. agricultural exports worldwide. This grant is for U.S. entities dedicated to globally showcasing the excellence of their agricultural products.
Opportunity ID: 233339
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | QSP2014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inviting Applications for the Quality Samples Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.605 — Quality Samples Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Quality Samples Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ELAINE PROTZMAN
PROGRAM ANALYST Phone 202-720-5588 Email:elaine.protzman@fas.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 233339 Full Announcement-1 -> qsp 2014.pdf
Folder 233339 Other Supporting Documents-SF424 1 -> sf424_short_1_1-v1.1.pdf
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