This grant is designed to help expand market access for U.S. agricultural products made with biotechnology, like genetically modified corn and soybeans. The goal is to remove barriers that prevent these products from being traded internationally, especially in regions like Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The grant will fund activities such as seminars and workshops to educate and engage with international stakeholders and policymakers.
Who it's for: Organizations that can collaborate with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service to design and implement educational events about agricultural biotechnology. This might include institutions with expertise in international trade, biotechnology, or agricultural policy.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in international trade or biotechnology
- Inability to collaborate with USDA/FAS
- Inadequate resources to conduct seminars or workshops
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Experience in biotechnology or international trade
- Partnership letters or agreements
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Past performance documentation
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with the America First policy agenda
- Activities must focus on expanding market access for U.S. products
- Collaboration with USDA/FAS is mandatory
- Strict adherence to federal grant guidelines is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized under 'OTHER', which typically includes organizations that can demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. This may involve institutions with expertise in biotechnology, international trade, or agricultural policy. Specific eligible entity types are not detailed in the provided information, so it is recommended to consult the official grant documentation for precise eligibility criteria.
Overview
Organizations that can collaborate with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service to design and implement educational events about agricultural biotechnology. This might include institutions with expertise in international trade, biotechnology, or agricultural policy.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in international trade or biotechnology
- Inability to collaborate with USDA/FAS
- Inadequate resources to conduct seminars or workshops
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and conduct seminars, workshops, and training events both in-person and virtually. These activities should aim to educate international stakeholders about U.S. agricultural biotechnology products and facilitate policy dialogues.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(32 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jul 15, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather proof of organizational capacity
- Collect partnership letters or agreements
- Compile resumes of key personnel
- Document past performance
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline