2015 Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

Post Date

March 16th 2015

Application Due Date

May 14th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2015

CFDA Number(s)

10.156

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1000000

• Award Range:

  $50000 - $150000

Grant Description

FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. The 2015 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered. Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer questions on Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov before the teleconference date to receive instructions.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Agricultural Marketing Service

• Agency Contact:

  Janise Zygmont
  Staff Officer
  Phone 202-720-5024

• Agency Mailing Address:

  FSMIP Office

• Agency Email Address:

  janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov

• More Information:

  FSMIP website - includes link to Request for Applications