[Foreign Agricultural Service](https://fas.usda.gov)

May 6, 2026 (Questions) | May 14, 2026 (Full application)

Up to $110,000 total; one award anticipated; 1–2 week program duration.

Supports U.S. institutions to design and deliver a food safety regulations and standards training program for Armenian officials to strengthen bilateral trade and food safety compliance.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, seeks U.S. state cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities to design and implement a 1–2 week technical training program on U.S. food safety regulations and standards for nine Armenian mid- to senior-level officials from the public and private sectors. The program aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge of U.S. food safety systems, facilitate harmonization with international standards, and ultimately strengthen trade between Armenia and the United States. The training should include lectures, field visits, and meetings with both public and private sector entities, covering a wide range of topics from regulatory frameworks to practical implementation and international trade requirements. --- ## Due Dates - May 6, 2026: Deadline for question submission - May 14, 2026: Application submission deadline (full application due) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $110,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 1 - Award is for the full design and delivery of the training program (no cost share required, though encouraged) - Indirect costs are capped at 10% of direct costs --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: - State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States, as defined at 7 U.S.C. § 3103 - All applicants must have an active registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov) before the application deadline - Only one application per institution is allowed - Faith-based organizations may apply if otherwise eligible --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [ezFedGrants system](https://grants.fms.usda.gov/) - Required documents: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) - Detailed budget narrative (indirect costs capped at 10%) - Project narrative/plan of operation (including agenda, logistics, institutional capabilities, relevant experience, evaluation plan) - Application must be written in English and follow the designated format - Late applications will not be accepted - For system access, applicants must have an identity-proofed account via login.gov (registration may take several days) --- ## Additional Information - Program duration: 1–2 consecutive weeks (to be proposed by applicant) - Program must take place within the United States - USDA/FAS will recruit and select Armenian participants and provide visa support and emergency medical insurance - Host institution is responsible for all U.S. domestic logistics (transportation, lodging, per diem, internal flights) - No cost sharing is required, but it is encouraged - Translation services are not required - Awardees must comply with USDA/FAS General Terms and Conditions and reporting requirements --- ## External Links - [Full opportunity listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361508) - [Foreign Agricultural Service homepage](https://fas.usda.gov) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/CADI-Armenia-Exchanges_Food-Safety_NOFO_revised-dates.pdf) - [ezFedGrants system](https://grants.fms.usda.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Hours (ET) | |----------------|------------------------------|----------------------------------|---------------|---------------------| | Benjamin Kairn | International Program Specialist | Benjamin.kairn@usda.gov | 202-720-0430 | 8:00am – 4:30pm | ---

Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Armenia Exchanges: U.S. Food Safety Regulations and Standards Training Program

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