2026 Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program
USDA grants are available to US agricultural trade groups to boost exports of American farm products by developing foreign markets.
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Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: May 30, 2025 (Questions) | June 6, 2025 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: at least $34,500,000; anticipated ~20 awards; cost share of at least 50% required.
Summary: Supports nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations in developing, expanding, and maintaining long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations; only one application per organization; indirect costs are not allowed.
Description
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering funding to nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations through the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program. The program aims to create, expand, and maintain long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products (excluding tobacco) by supporting market development activities overseas. Funding is provided on a competitive basis, with a focus on broad commodity representation and industry participation.
