Federal grant programs / Department of Agriculture

Emerging Markets Program (10.603)

Also known as EMP

• Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$2.5 million
• Grant awards93
• Typical award$16,075
• Awarded in FY 2025$123,976
• Size rank1,731 of 1,823
• Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use

Key findings

• It is the 1731st largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
• Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.

What the program funds

The primary objective of the Emerging Markets Program is to promote, enhance, or expand the exports of U.S. agricultural commodities to overseas emerging markets through cost-share assistance to eligible organizations that implement activities aimed at enhancing the food and rural business systems of eligible emerging markets.

From the federal Assistance Listing. Read the full listing on SAM.gov.

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

Applicants must be a: (1) U. S. agricultural or agribusiness organization -- nonprofit, trade association, university, consultant group (under certain conditions), (2) State Department of Agriculture, (3) USDA agency (or other Federal agency involved in agricultural issues), or (4) commercial entities.

What the money can and cannot pay for

Emerging Markets Program funds are authorized through project agreements that serve as binding instruments and create a legal obligation on the part of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to make appropriated funds available to the participant. The agreement creates a cooperative relationship between CCC and the implementor with each side contributing resources to support achievement of mutual goals. Program funds help finance activities such as feasibility studies, market research, sectorial assessments, orientation visits, specialized training, and business workshops. The Program is not intended for projects targeted at end-user consumers. Ineligible activities include in-store promotions, restaurant promotions, branded product promotions, administrative and operational expenses for trade shows and advertising, except in connection with specific technical assistance activities such as training seminars. Generally, funds may not be used in any manner that is prohibited by 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 400, the program regulations, or the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity. Also, FAS grant agreement funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant agreement funds and non–monetary support may not be used for matching contributions for other federal grants or cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings.

Continue reading on SAM.gov

Matching requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Cost share requirements are detailed in the NOFO.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 $500,000.

Examples of funded projects

Fiscal Year2025: EMP recipients seek to promote, enhance, or expand the exports of U.S. agricultural commodities to overseas emerging markets by implementing projects that conduct market assessments, implement technical assistance activities, and fund travel to and from emerging markets to share knowledge and information.

Quoted from the program's federal Assistance Listing. The notice of funding opportunity is the official source for each competition's rules.

Who usually wins

Almost all of the money went to individuals.

By state

Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.

Award amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.