FUNDING-USDA/OTP - Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 2019 Emerging Markets Program (EMP) (2018-09866); June 8, 2018

 

Agency

 

US Department of Agriculture - Office of Trade Programs (OTP) - Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

           

Description

 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Trade Programs (OTP) announced the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 2019 Emerging Markets Program (EMP) (2018-09866).  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.   All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration. Agricultural product(s) should be comprised of at least 50 percent U.S. origin content by weight, exclusive of added water, to be eligible for funding. Proposals that seek support for multiple U.S. commodities are also eligible.

 

Announcement Number:

 

2018-09866

 

Closing Date:

 

June 8, 2018

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=304906

 

Contact Information

Phyllis Smith

2027209178

alicia.smith@fas.usda.gov