2026 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops
USDA grants fund US projects that help specialty crop exports by tackling sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers.
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Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: May 30, 2025 (Questions) | June 6, 2025 (Initial) | December 31, 2025 (Tranche II) | March 31, 2026 (Tranche III) | June 30, 2026 (Final)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; total program funding anticipated at $9 million; up to 5 years per project.
Summary: Supports U.S. projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers to the export of U.S. specialty crops.
Key Information: 10% cost share required (except for federal agencies); applications must benefit an entire industry, not a single company.
Description
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture invites proposals for projects that remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers to the export of U.S. specialty crops. This program, known as Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC), aims to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops by addressing trade barriers that threaten or prohibit their export.
Projects must target generic (non-brand-specific) activities and demonstrate clear industry-wide benefits. Eligible activities include research, technical assistance, and information exchange that directly address export barriers.
