# 2027 Quality Samples Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fas-qsp-2027-2027-quality-samples-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362742

> Foreign Agricultural Service offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 |
| Agency | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.605 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Any United States private or government entity, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government entities may consist of Federal, State, or local agencies. Private entities can include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities. All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the application submission deadline of the NOFO. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings will be deemed ineligible. Exceptions, waivers, or extensions will not be considered. More information about SAM.gov registration can be found in Section 9, Other Information.

## What the grant funds

The QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 still open?

No. It closed on August 14, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2027 Quality Samples Program?

Foreign Agricultural Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2027 Quality Samples Program?

Closed August 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $2.5 million in total across about 20 awards.