(FOA)-Acer Access and Development Program (USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-19-0006); May 10, 2019

 

Agency

US Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)

 

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) announced the “Acer Access and Development Program”, USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-19-0006.  AMS will competitively award grants to eligible applicants for projects that support the efforts of States, tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with: promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production; promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry; market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products; encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer—to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities.  Applicants must align their proposal to one of the following two project types:

•          Market Development and Promotion

•          Producer and Landowner Education

 

Applicants may apply under only one project type.

 

Announcement Number

USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-19-0006

 

Closing Date

May 10, 2019

 

Link to Full Announcement

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=313679

 

Contact Information

Martin Rosier

202-260-8449
martin.rosier@ams.usda.gov