USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-21-0004: Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP)
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 2021.
Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 40 awards. Applications closed on May 24, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards40
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-AMS-TM-FSMIP-G-24-0014 | March 21, 2024 | Closed May 28, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 23, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 23, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program awards averaged $194,317; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
To explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. FSMIP funds a wide range of applied research projects that address barriers, challenges, and opportunities in marketing, transportation, and distribution of U.S. food and agricultural products domestically and internationally.
Who has won Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (10.156) awarded $5.4 million across 28 grant awards, an average of $194,317 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Tennessee | 3 | $650,166 |
| Kansas State University | Kansas | 3 | $620,374 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi | Mississippi | 2 | $440,297 |
| University of Florida | Florida | 2 | $426,886 |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 2 | $381,289 |
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-FSMIP-G-21-0004 still open?
No. It closed on May 24, 2021.
Who can apply for Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP)?
Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP)?
Closed May 24, 2021. 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 $250,000 each.
Who has won Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Tennessee, Kansas State University, The University of Southern Mississippi. The program made 28 awards worth $5.4 million in that time.
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