QSP: Availability of Funds For FY 2010

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	Federal Grant Title:	QSP: Availability of Funds For FY 2010
	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:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	FAS-OTP-QSP-052909
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 30, 2009
	Creation Date:	Apr 30, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 29, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 29, 2009
	Archive Date:	May 30, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	30
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$75,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$30,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

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 (SRTGs), and profit-making entities.
Grant Description: QSP 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. QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers. Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement for the sample purchase price, the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export, and then to the foreign port or point of entry. Transportation costs from the foreign port or point of entry to the final destination will not be eligible for reimbursement. CCC will not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, for example, inspection or documentation fees. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, CCC will not reimburse the costs of providing technical assistance. A QSP participant will be reimbursed after CCC reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/fr/2009/042909qsp.asp
Grant Announcement Contact: Phyllis Smith Management Analyst Phone 202-720-9178

Alicia Smith [alicia.smith@fas.usda.gov]
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