Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

The summary for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.

	Federal Grant Title:	Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
	CFDA Number:	10.156
	CFDA Description:	Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Agricultural Marketing Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2010
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 31, 2009
	Creation Date:	Dec 31, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 10, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 10, 2010
	Archive Date:	Mar 12, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	25
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$100,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$50,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

State governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility

Information not provided

Grant Description

FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. FSMIP funds a wide range of applied research projects that address barriers, challenges, and opportunities in marketing, transporting, and distributing U.S. food and agricultural products domestically and internationally. Proposals may address issues throughout the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals may involve small, medium or large-scale agricultural entities but should potentially benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, regional (multi-state), or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Proprietary proposals that benefit one business or individual will not be considered for funding. FSMIP also seeks unique and innovative proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for other States. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP funds may be awarded for projects of 1 to 2 years' duration.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

http://www.ams.usda.gov/fsmip

Grant Announcement Contact

Janise Zygmont Staff Officer Phone 202-694-4002

FSMIP Staff Officer [janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov]