At a glance
2027 Quality Samples Program is a federal competitive grant from Foreign Agricultural Service for the science & technology sector. Funding: 2500000. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Any United States private or government entity, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agr. The application deadline is August 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $2.5M total
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The 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.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Any United States private or government entity, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government entities may consist of Federal, State, or local agencies. Private entities can include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities.All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the application submission deadline of the NOFO. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings will be deemed ineligible. Exceptions, waivers, or extensions will not be considered. More information about SAM.gov registration can be found in Section 9, Other Information.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number USDA-FAS-QSP-2027. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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