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USDA-FAS 2027 Quality Samples Program Funding Opportunity

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture is soliciting applications for the 2027 Quality Samples Program (QSP) to promote U.S. agricultural exports. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Program Overview: - Up to $2.5 million in federal funding available - Approximately 20 awards anticipated - Supports projects that provide U.S. agricultural commodity samples to potential foreign importers - All U.S.-produced agricultural commodities (except tobacco) are eligible, including products derived from eligible commodities - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. private and government entities, including non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for projects supplying commodity samples to foreign importers - Technical assistance for importers (required for all projects, but not reimbursed) - Funding Details: - Maximum $75,000 per processing project - Maximum $15,000 per technical seminar - Minimum 10% cost share required for non-federal applicants - Reimbursement basis only (no cash advances) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must promote new markets or uses for U.S. commodities - Technical assistance must be provided on-site to importers - Active registration in SAM.gov required - Applications due by August 14, with additional tranches considered until June 30 as funding remains - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named, as the program is open to all eligible U.S. commodity producers and organizations.

Description

The solicitation is issued by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA for the 2027 Quality Samples Program. It aims to support projects that provide commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote understanding and appreciation of the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities. Eligible applicants include U.S. private or government entities such as non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, and government agencies. The program will provide up to $2.5 million in funding for approximately 20 awards. Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026, with subsequent tranches accepted until June 30, 2027, if funding remains available.

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