Inviting Applications for the Quality Samples Program

Post Date

May 6th 2013

Application Due Date

May 28th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

QSP2014

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.

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:

  Quality Samples Program