Open USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009 CFDA 10.960 Discretionary

Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits

Posted by Foreign Agricultural Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits — is cataloged under number USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.960, posted by Foreign Agricultural Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $115,000. The agency has projected $115,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $115,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $115,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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. Applications close on May 14, 2026. 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

Up to $115,000

Close Date

May 14, 2026

Application Submission Deadline: May 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT (UTC -04:00) Applications received after this time will NOT be accepted. Applicants are advised to make their submissions 1-2 days before this deadline in case of computer problems.

Posted

March 16, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$115,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Other

Description

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. distilled spirits for nine (9) Uzbek participants who are expected to be mid- to senior-level private sector actors from leading firms in Uzbekistan involved in the importation, marketing and sales of distilled spirits. The purpose is to promote U.S. distilled spirits exports to Uzbekistan. The training program is envisioned as being 1-2 consecutive weeks in duration. The host institution shall propose the place(s) of performance within the United States. USDA/FAS will be solely responsible for the recruitment of the Uzbek participants, which will be completed after the close of this Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Benjamin Kairn <br/>Benjamin.kairn@usda.gov <br/>Phone 2027200430

Key Dates

Posted March 16, 2026
Close Date May 14, 2026
Archive Date June 13, 2026
Last Updated March 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits", offered by Foreign Agricultural Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.960. USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. distilled spirits for nine (9) Uzbek participants who are expected to be mid- to senior-level private sector act...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $115,000. Total estimated funding: $115,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
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