2027 Quality Samples Program
The summary for the 2027 Quality Samples Program grant is detailed below.
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2027 Quality Samples Program: The 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | 2027 Quality Samples Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.605 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | August 14th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | August 14th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | June 10th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | June 10th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | September 13th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | June 10th, 2026 |
- 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, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government entities may consist of Federal, State, or local agencies. Private entities can include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities.All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the application submission deadline of the NOFO. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings will be deemed ineligible. Exceptions, waivers, or extensions will not be considered. More information about SAM.gov registration can be found in Section 9, Other Information.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Curt Alt
[email protected]
202-690-4784
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