Market Access Program (10.601)
Market Access Program (Assistance Listing 10.601) is run by the Foreign Agricultural Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $76.3 million in 671 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $113,748 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $52,999. Half of the 671 awards fell between $18,755 and $134,309, and they ranged from $110 to $2.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$76.3 million
- Grant awards671
- Typical award$52,999
- Awarded in FY 2025$13.6 million
- Size rank886 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceFormula grants (cooperative agreements), direct payments for specified use
Key findings
- It is the 886th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.
What the program funds
MAP award recipients will implement various market development activities in foreign markets to develop, expand, and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products. These activities will benefit U.S. farmers, ranchers, food processors, and manufacturers through increased exports and expanded rural job opportunities.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
To be approved, applicants must be: (1) A nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organization; (2) a nonprofit State regional trade group; (3) a U.S. agricultural cooperative; or (4) a State agency.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Market Access Program (MAP) funds are authorized through program agreements that provide for partial reimbursement of eligible promotional expenses in a Unified Export Strategy application approved by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the agency that administers the program for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). MAP participants may receive assistance for either generic or brand promotion activities. Program funds help finance activities such as consumer advertising, point of sale demonstrations, public relations, trade servicing activities, participation in trade fairs and exhibits, market research, and technical assistance. The restrictions upon the use of the assistance are detailed in the MAP program regulations at 7 CFR Part 1485.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Eligible contributions are detailed in the program regulations.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines will appear in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity posted to Grants.gov.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Awards up to $200,000,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: MAP recipients seek to develop, expand, and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products by implementing global strategies that include advertising, trade representation, and promotions.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Market Access Program (10.601) awarded $76.3 million across 671 grant awards, an average of $113,748 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to individuals.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 671 | $76.3 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.