Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
Posted by Agricultural Marketing Service
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program — is cataloged under number USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-17-0004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.156, posted by Agricultural Marketing Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 11, 2017. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $1.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $1.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. 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 March 27, 2017. 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 -- $200,000
Close Date
March 27, 2017
Posted
January 11, 2017
Est. Total Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
10
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 2017 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 January 19, 2017 at 2:30 pm Eastern time. If you would like to participate in the teleconference, please contact the Agency Contact to receive instructions.
Eligibility
06
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Farm Operating Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact
Martin Rosier <br/>Grants Manager <br/>Phone 2022608449
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