Closed USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2015 CFDA 10.156 Discretionary

2015 Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

Posted by Agricultural Marketing Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — 2015 Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program — is cataloged under number USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2015 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.156, posted by Agricultural Marketing Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 16, 2015. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $1.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 14, 2015. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

May 14, 2015

Posted

March 16, 2015

Est. Total Funding

$1,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. The 2015 allocation for grants is approximately $1 million. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals must have a strong marketing focus, must involve research, and the primary beneficiaries must be agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Proposals that involve training or education programs must include a research component that tests the effects of the program on the marketing goals. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one agribusiness or individual will not be considered. Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, multi-State, or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. FSMIP will also consider unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as models for others. Such proposals should include an objective to analyze opportunities and formulate recommendations with regard to how the project could be scaled up or expanded to other regions. FSMIP will hold a teleconference to review the Request for Applications and answer questions on Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please send an email to janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov before the teleconference date to receive instructions.

Eligibility

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.156

Farm Operating Loans

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Janise Zygmont <br/>Staff Officer <br/>Phone 202-720-5024

Key Dates

Posted March 16, 2015
Close Date May 14, 2015
Archive Date June 13, 2015
Last Updated March 16, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2015 Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program", offered by Agricultural Marketing Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.156. FSMIP provides matching funds on a competitive basis to assist eligible entities explore new market opportunities and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and perform...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 14, 2015. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $1,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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