Funding-USDA-
Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program; May 12, 2016
Agency
Department
of Agriculture
Description
FSMIP
provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities
explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed
at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing
system. The 2016 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals
may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing
opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct,
wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must
involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers
and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must
include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the
marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale
agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses.
Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered.
Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or
national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals
that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm
sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also
consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects
or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an
objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to
how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will
hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer
questions on Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to
participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov
to receive instructions.
Announcement
Number:
USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-16-0004
Closing
Date:
May
12, 2016
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=282048
Contact
Information
Janise
Zygmont
202-720-5024