Inviting Applications for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program

 

The TASC program is designed to assist U.S. organizations by providing funding for projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, or related technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. U.S. specialty crops, for the purpose of the TASC program, are defined to include all cultivated plants, or the products thereof, produced in the United States, except wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, cotton, rice, peanuts, sugar, and tobacco.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/29/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
TASC2014
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Foreign Agricultural Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
30
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Any U.S. organization, private or government, 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 private companies. Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out by U.S. organizations, but are not eligible for funding assistance from the program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
05/28/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
ELAINE PROTZMAN
PROGRAM ANALYST
Phone 202-720-5588
Website Address
http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/tasc/default.asp
E-mail Address
elaine.protzman@fas.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$9,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $500,000.00

 


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