USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agricultural Marketing Service notices from 2022.
Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $200,000) to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 11 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 26, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 17, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$6.0 million
- Expected awards11
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 16, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 26, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 26, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Acer Access Development Program awards averaged $429,487; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (88% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Acer Access and Development Program (Acer Program). AMS will competitively award grants to eligible applicants for projects that support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with: promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production; promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry; market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products; encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities.
Who has won Acer Access Development Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Acer Access Development Program (10.174) awarded $30.9 million across 72 grant awards, an average of $429,487 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Generations | West Virginia | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Utah State University | Utah | 6 | $2.5 million |
| University of Vermont & State Agricultural College | Vermont | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Montana State University | Montana | 5 | $2.3 million |
| Cornell University | New York | 4 | $1.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006 still open?
No. It closed on April 26, 2022.
Who can apply for USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006?
Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006?
Closed April 26, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $6.0 million in total across about 11 awards.
Who has won Acer Access Development Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Future Generations, Utah State University, University of Vermont & State Agricultural College. The program made 72 awards worth $30.9 million in that time.
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