Opportunity Information: Apply for FAS OTP QSP 052909
Apply for FAS OTP QSP 052909
- The Unified Export Strategy in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "QSP Availability of Funds For FY 2010" 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 30, 2009 and posted on Apr 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- 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 (SRTGs), and profit making entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Quality Samples Program (QSP) Availability of Funds for FY 2010 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to help U.S. organizations build and expand overseas markets for U.S. agricultural commodities. The basic idea is straightforward: QSP supports export promotion by enabling U.S. entities to place real commodity samples in the hands of potential foreign buyers, so those importers can see, test, and evaluate the quality and performance of U.S. products in practical, real-world settings. The program focuses on improving understanding and appreciation of U.S. agricultural commodities among foreign importers, which in turn can help open new commercial relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Under QSP, the participating organization is responsible for the core project work. That means the participant must procure the commodity samples (or make arrangements to procure them), handle export logistics to get the samples out of the United States, and provide technical assistance to ensure the importer can use the samples effectively and evaluate them appropriately. Technical assistance is a required part of every project because the program is not only about shipping a sample; it is also about helping potential buyers understand how the product should be used, handled, or processed so the evaluation is meaningful and can translate into future purchasing decisions.
Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, not as an upfront payment. Participants that receive an award can request reimbursement after the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) reviews a reimbursement claim and confirms the submission is complete. The costs that may be reimbursed are limited to specific categories tied directly to the sample itself and its movement to the export entry point. Eligible reimbursable costs include the purchase price of the commodity sample, transportation of the sample within the United States to the port of export, and transportation from the U.S. port of export to the foreign port or point of entry. In contrast, any transportation after the sample reaches the foreign port or point of entry, such as inland movement to the importer or a final facility, is not eligible for reimbursement.
The program also draws a clear line around what it will not pay for. CCC will not reimburse costs that are incidental to purchasing and transporting the samples, such as inspection fees or documentation charges. Even though technical assistance is required to carry out a successful project, the costs of providing that technical assistance are not reimbursable under QSP. In practical terms, applicants need to plan for those non-reimbursable items in their own budgets and make sure their proposed activities still make sense financially given the reimbursement limits.
For FY 2010, the opportunity anticipated about 30 awards with an estimated total funding level of $2,500,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $30,000 (floor) and $75,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this funding round, which can make participation more accessible to organizations that want to do export market development work but may not have the ability to provide a formal match.
Eligibility is broad and aimed at entities with a real connection to exporting U.S. agricultural commodities. Any U.S. private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting may apply. Government applicants can include federal, state, or local agencies, while private applicants can include nonprofit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups (SRTGs), and for-profit companies. The activity area is categorized under Agriculture, and the program is listed under CFDA number 10.605 (Quality Samples Program). The funding opportunity number for this announcement is FAS OTP QSP 052909, and the opportunity was posted on April 30, 2009, with a closing date of May 29, 2009 (and an archive date of May 30, 2009).
For applicant support, the notice indicates that if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they can contact Phyllis Smith, Management Analyst, at 202-720-9178, and it also lists Alicia Smith as a contact (though the provided text does not include a full phone number for her). Overall, this grant opportunity is structured as a targeted export-promotion tool: it helps U.S. organizations defray part of the cost of getting commodity samples into foreign markets, while requiring participants to do the project execution and to provide the technical guidance needed for those samples to translate into credible, actionable interest from potential importers.
Quality Samples Program (QSP) Availability of Funds for FY 2010 - FAQs
What is the Quality Samples Program (QSP) for FY 2010?
The Quality Samples Program (QSP) Availability of Funds for FY 2010 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to help U.S. organizations build and expand overseas markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by placing real commodity samples with potential foreign buyers for testing and evaluation.
What is the main purpose of QSP?
QSP supports export promotion by enabling U.S. entities to provide commodity samples to foreign importers so they can see, test, and evaluate U.S. products in practical, real-world settings. The goal is to improve understanding and appreciation of U.S. agricultural commodities and support new or stronger commercial relationships.
Who is expected to carry out the project work under QSP?
The participating organization is responsible for the core project work. This includes procuring (or arranging to procure) the commodity samples, handling export logistics to move the samples out of the United States, and providing technical assistance so importers can use and evaluate the samples effectively.
Is technical assistance required as part of a QSP project?
Yes. Technical assistance is required for every project. QSP is not only about shipping a sample; it also requires helping potential buyers understand how the product should be used, handled, or processed so the evaluation is meaningful and can support future purchasing decisions.
How is QSP funding paid (upfront or reimbursement)?
Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, not as an upfront payment. Awardees may request reimbursement after the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) reviews a reimbursement claim and confirms the submission is complete.
What costs are eligible for reimbursement under QSP?
Reimbursable costs are limited to specific categories tied directly to the sample and its movement to the export entry point and into the foreign country. Eligible reimbursable costs include:
- The purchase price of the commodity sample
- Transportation of the sample within the United States to the port of export
- Transportation from the U.S. port of export to the foreign port or point of entry
Are costs after the sample reaches the foreign port or point of entry reimbursable?
No. Transportation after the sample reaches the foreign port or point of entry (for example, inland movement to the importer or a final facility) is not eligible for reimbursement.
What types of costs will CCC not reimburse under QSP?
CCC will not reimburse costs that are incidental to purchasing and transporting samples. Examples listed include inspection fees and documentation charges.
Are technical assistance costs reimbursable under QSP?
No. Even though technical assistance is required as part of every project, the costs of providing technical assistance are not reimbursable under QSP. Applicants are expected to plan and budget for these non-reimbursable costs.
Approximately how many awards were anticipated for FY 2010?
About 30 awards were anticipated for FY 2010.
What was the estimated total funding level for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding level for FY 2010 was $2,500,000.
What is the expected award size range under this QSP announcement?
Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling).
Is cost-sharing or matching required for this funding round?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this funding round.
Who is eligible to apply for QSP FY 2010?
Eligibility is broad. Any U.S. private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply.
What types of organizations are included as eligible applicants?
Examples of eligible applicants include:
- Federal, state, or local government agencies
- Nonprofit trade associations
- Universities
- Agricultural cooperatives
- State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs)
- For-profit companies
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number for the Quality Samples Program?
The CFDA number listed for the Quality Samples Program is 10.605.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is FAS OTP QSP 052909.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2009. The closing date was May 29, 2009, and the archive date was May 30, 2009.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice states that applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically can contact Phyllis Smith, Management Analyst, at 202-720-9178. The notice also lists Alicia Smith as a contact, but the provided information does not include her full phone number.
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