USDA Funding Initiative for U.S. Agricultural Export Expansion through Emerging Markets Program - Initial Applications Due 06/14/24

Opportunity Title:

2025 Emerging Markets Program

Funder/Agency:

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

Opportunity Number:

USDA-FAS-EMP-2025

Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Emerging Markets Program by issuing new awards. This opportunity is available to U.S. entities to develop, maintain, or expand markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities and to promote cooperation and exchange of information between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the United States and emerging markets.

The EMP assists U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products by funding activities that enhance emerging markets’ food and rural business systems, including reducing trade barriers. The EMP is intended primarily to support export market development efforts of the private sector, but EMP resources may also be used to assist public organizations.

Eligibility:

• Universities

• Trade associations

• Agricultural cooperatives

• State regional trade groups

• State departments of agriculture

• Federal agencies

• For-profit entities

• Consulting businesses

Award Details:

Total Amount Available:

$8,000,000

Maximum Award:

$500,000

Deadline:

Initial Applications Due June 14, 2024

Tranche II Due December 31, 2024

Tranche III Due March 31, 2025

Tranche IV Due June 30, 2025

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