This grant aims to help U.S. tree nut exporters overcome barriers like insects and pesticide residues that affect exports. It supports the development of low-oxygen storage and packaging systems to meet various countries' phytosanitary requirements without using chemicals. The goal is to create verifiable and traceable technologies to ensure product quality and compliance.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. tree nut handlers and shippers who are looking to improve their export processes by developing or implementing low-oxygen storage and packaging systems that meet international phytosanitary standards.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not involved in tree nut handling or shipping
- Lack of experience with low-oxygen technologies
- Inability to demonstrate the potential for verifiable and traceable technology development
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Failure to meet application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project implementation
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Past performance records
- Technical capability documentation
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all phytosanitary requirements
- Develop a robust verification and traceability system
- Be prepared for potential technical challenges
- Consider the cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions
- Maintain clear records for verification purposes
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized as 'OTHER', which typically includes entities that do not fall under standard categories like non-profits or government organizations. This could include private businesses, especially those involved in the handling and shipping of U.S. tree nuts, looking to innovate in low-oxygen storage and packaging systems.
Overview
This grant is for U.S. tree nut handlers and shippers who are looking to improve their export processes by developing or implementing low-oxygen storage and packaging systems that meet international phytosanitary standards.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not involved in tree nut handling or shipping
- Lack of experience with low-oxygen technologies
- Inability to demonstrate the potential for verifiable and traceable technology development
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Failure to meet application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement low-oxygen storage and packaging systems that are verifiable and traceable. This includes technology development, testing, and validation to meet phytosanitary requirements for export.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 26, 2026(43 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 25, 2026
- Last Updated
- Aug 24, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget and timeline
- Gather proof of eligibility
- Compile past performance records
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline