Opportunity Information: Apply for QSP2015
Apply for QSP2015
- The Foreign Agricultural Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funds Availability Quality Samples Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.605 Quality Samples Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2014 and posted on Apr 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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, and profit making entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Funds Availability for the Quality Samples Program (QSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) grant opportunity intended to help U.S. organizations grow and diversify overseas markets for U.S. agricultural commodities. The core idea is straightforward: the program supports efforts to place U.S. commodity samples in the hands of potential foreign buyers and importers so they can directly evaluate quality, performance, and suitability for their needs. By making it easier for prospective customers to test and experience U.S. products, QSP aims to build familiarity, confidence, and demand for U.S. agricultural commodities in international markets.
This opportunity was posted on April 17, 2014, under Funding Opportunity Number QSP2015 and CFDA 10.605 (Quality Samples Program). It is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity in the agriculture activity area. The total estimated funding available is $2,500,000. Individual awards can be as high as $75,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that want to pursue export promotion activities without needing to commit a set percentage of non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and is designed to include a wide range of U.S. entities that have a demonstrated role or legitimate interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities. Eligible applicants include both government and private organizations. Government applicants may include federal, state, and local agencies. Private-sector applicants may include nonprofit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state or regional trade groups, and for-profit entities. In practical terms, this means organizations involved in agricultural production, marketing, research, trade development, or export facilitation may be appropriate candidates, as long as their proposed activities align with QSPs export market development purpose.
The application timeline for this specific notice indicates an original and current closing date of May 19, 2014, with the opportunity archived on May 20, 2014. While that means this particular posting is no longer open, the summary details are still useful for understanding the program structure, funding scale, and the types of activities the program supports.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Elaine Protzman, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-720-5588. The funding notice also referenced an additional information link labeled Quality Samples Program, which would typically contain the full program announcement, application instructions, and any specific requirements for sample distribution projects, documentation, and reporting.
Quality Samples Program (QSP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Quality Samples Program (QSP)?
The Quality Samples Program (QSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) grant opportunity intended to help U.S. organizations grow and diversify overseas markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by supporting efforts to place U.S. commodity samples with potential foreign buyers and importers.
What is the main purpose of QSP funding?
The program supports activities that put U.S. agricultural commodity samples into the hands of prospective overseas customers so they can directly evaluate product quality, performance, and suitability. The goal is to build familiarity, confidence, and demand for U.S. commodities in international markets.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is QSP2015.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The notice references CFDA 10.605, Quality Samples Program.
What type of grant opportunity is this listed as?
This opportunity is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity in the agriculture activity area.
How much total funding was estimated to be available under this notice?
The total estimated funding available is $2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
Individual awards can be as high as $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of U.S. entities with a demonstrated role or legitimate interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities. Both government and private organizations are eligible.
What types of government organizations are eligible?
Eligible government applicants may include federal, state, and local agencies.
What types of private organizations are eligible?
Eligible private-sector applicants may include nonprofit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state or regional trade groups, and for-profit entities.
What kinds of activities does QSP support?
Based on the notice summary, QSP supports efforts to distribute U.S. commodity samples to potential foreign buyers and importers so they can evaluate the products. These activities are meant to promote export market development by enabling hands-on evaluation of U.S. commodities.
Does the notice describe why sample distribution matters?
Yes. The notice explains that making it easier for prospective customers to test and experience U.S. products can increase familiarity, build confidence in the products, and help generate demand in international markets.
When was this opportunity posted?
This specific notice was posted on April 17, 2014.
What was the application deadline for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed for this notice is May 19, 2014.
Is this posting currently open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 20, 2014, which indicates this particular posting is no longer open.
Why might the archived notice still be useful?
Even though the posting is closed, the summary information can still help readers understand the program structure, the overall funding scale, award size, eligibility categories, and the type of sample-based activities the program supports.
Who was the point of contact listed for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed is Elaine Protzman, Program Analyst.
How can the listed point of contact be reached?
Elaine Protzman was listed as reachable by phone at 202-720-5588.
Did the notice reference any additional information resources?
Yes. The notice referenced an additional information link labeled "Quality Samples Program," which would typically contain the full program announcement, application instructions, and any specific requirements for sample distribution projects, documentation, and reporting.
What general kinds of organizations might be appropriate candidates based on the eligibility description?
The notice suggests that organizations involved in agricultural production, marketing, research, trade development, or export facilitation may be appropriate candidates, as long as the proposed activities align with QSP's export market development purpose.
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