Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) to enable America First Trade Wins in Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia
This grant funds research and reporting to support U.S. agricultural exports by removing trade barriers and promoting American products in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, boosting the U.S. economy.
Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: September 22, 2026 (Deadline for questions) | September 28, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $332,500 for the first year; up to $997,500 total over three years (subject to availability); one award anticipated.
Summary: Supports U.S. research institutions in advancing trade outcomes for American agriculture in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia through applied research and economic impact analysis.
Key Information: Only U.S. state cooperative institutions or other U.S. colleges/universities are eligible; SAM.gov registration is required before applying.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), funds a research partnership to advance the Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) portfolio. The program aims to bolster American agricultural trade interests in Eastern Europe (non-EU), the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The successful applicant will conduct original basic and applied research to provide actionable recommendations, track economic impacts, and help achieve substantial trade targets that benefit U.S. farmers, ranchers, and exporters. The work includes annual and final economic impact reports, quarterly presentations, and success stories that document the removal of trade barriers and support for U.S. agricultural exports.
