Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

 

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. Proposals may focus on addressing barriers, overcoming challenges or realizing opportunities 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 business 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, May 13 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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/16/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-AMS-FSMIP-2014
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
06/16/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Janise Zygmont
Staff Officer
Phone 202-720-5024
Website Address
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/FSMIP
E-mail Address
janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$1,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $25,000.00 to $150,000.00

 


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