Inviting Applications for the Quality Samples Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Inviting Applications for the Quality Samples Program
	CFDA Number:	10.605
	CFDA Description:	Quality Samples Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Unified Export Strategy
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Mandatory
	Funding Opportunity Number:	QSP-2006
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jan 24, 2006
	Creation Date:	Jan 24, 2006
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 13, 2006 All proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, March 13, 2006. Applications received after this date will be considered only if funds are still available.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Information not provided
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$75,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of federal, state, and local agencies. Private organizations include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities.
Grant Description: The Quality Samples Program is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: More Detailed Description of Funding Opportunity Requirements
http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/fr/2005/122905QSP.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: Alicia Smith
Management Analyst
Phone (202)720-9178 alicia.smith@fas.usda.gov Marketing Operations Staff Contact (UES)
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