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USDA Grant for National Sheep Production and Marketing Program Management

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking applications for the FY 2026 Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (SPMGP): - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for national entities supporting the sheep industry - Products/Services Requested: - Management and administration of a national subaward program to strengthen U.S. sheep production and marketing - Oversight, consultation, and expertise to support infrastructure, business development, innovation, and training in the sheep sector - Optional direct projects by the primary recipient to benefit sheep production and marketing - Quantities and Funding: - Total available funding: approximately $2.4 million - Minimum award: $1,000,000; Maximum award: $2,400,000 - Subawards: at least 80% of funds must go to projects benefiting sheep producers, with individual subawards between $25,000 and $150,000 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants must be national entities with demonstrated engagement in the sheep industry and capacity to manage subawards - Subrecipients must provide a 25% cost share; primary applicant is exempt from this requirement - Subawards may last up to 24 months; overall grant period is up to 36 months - Projects should focus on long-term needs and innovative approaches for the U.S. sheep industry - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are requested; the program funds projects and activities that benefit the sheep industry

Description

The Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (SPMGP) for fiscal year 2026 aims to support projects that strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States. The program focuses on improving infrastructure, business, and resource development, as well as developing innovative approaches to address long-term needs of the sheep industry. It encourages collaboration among sheep industry organizations to reduce duplication of efforts and seeks measurable benefits for sheep producers. Approximately $2.4 million is available to fund one or more awards, with a minimum award of $1,000,000 and a maximum award of $2,400,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by October 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

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