Notice of Funds Availability - Quality Samples Program

Post Date

April 30th 2012

Application Due Date

May 23rd 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

FAS-OTP-QSP04232012

CFDA Number(s)

10.605

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Number of Awards

20

Eligibility Categories

Other

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.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $2500000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $75000

Grant 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. QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) 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 QSP for the sample purchase price, the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export, and then to the foreign port or point of entry. Transportation costs from the foreign port or point of entry to the final destination will not be eligible for reimbursement. CCC will not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, for example, inspection or documentation fees. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, QSP will not reimburse the costs of providing technical assistance. A QSP participant will be reimbursed after CCC reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Foreign Agricultural Service

• Agency Contact:

  ELAINE PROTZMAN
  PROGRAM ANALYST
  Phone 202-720-5588

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Elaine Protzman

• Agency Email Address:

  elaine.protzman@fas.usda.gov

• More Information:

  Market Development Programs