The Commodity Credit Corporation and Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of Global Programs have announced a call for applications for the Quality Samples Program (QSP) 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.
Donor Name: Commodity Credit Corporation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/20/2022
Grant Size: $75,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The QSP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) the commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the on–site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers. Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement from FAS for the sample purchase price and for the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export and then to the first foreign port or point of entry. Transportation costs from the first foreign port or point of entry to the final destination are not eligible for reimbursement. FAS will also not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, such as: inspection or documentation fees, certificates of any kind, tariffs, demurrage, etc. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, the costs of providing such technical assistance are not reimbursable under the program.
Funding Information
- Total Award Funding: $2,500,000
- Award Ceiling: $75,000
- Period of Performance: Awards will generally be granted for a project period of one year.FAS will entertain requests to extend the agreement expiration date of an award, up to a maximum award length of five years.
Eligibility Criteria
Any United States private or government entity (excluding FAS Posts) with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the QSP. 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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
