Grants / Department of Agriculture / Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA-FAS-QSP-2027: 2027 Quality Samples Program

Closed Closed August 14, 2026 Opportunity USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 ☆ Save

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• Total funding$2.5 million
• Expected awards20
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

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.

Category: Agriculture.

We found no grant awards under Assistance Listing 10.605 in fiscal 2021 to 2025, which usually means the program is new or very small.

Applying now

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