Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

Post Date

December 31st 2009

Application Due Date

February 10th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2010

CFDA Number(s)

10.156

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Number of Awards

25

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1300000

• Award Range:

  $50000 - $100000

Grant Description

FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. FSMIP funds a wide range of applied research projects that address barriers, challenges, and opportunities in marketing, transporting, and distributing U.S. food and agricultural products domestically and internationally. Proposals may address issues throughout the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals may involve small, medium or large-scale agricultural entities but should potentially benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, regional (multi-state), or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Proprietary proposals that benefit one business or individual will not be considered for funding. FSMIP also seeks unique and innovative proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for other States. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP funds may be awarded for projects of 1 to 2 years’ duration.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Agricultural Marketing Service

• Agency Contact:

  Janise Zygmont
  Staff Officer
  Phone 202-694-4002

• Agency Mailing Address:

  FSMIP Staff Officer

• Agency Email Address:

  janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov

• More Information:

  FSMIP website