Quality Samples Program
Program Overview, Objectives, and PrioritiesThe QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U. S. agricultural commodities by assisting U. S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation
for the high quality of U. S. agricultural commodities.
The QSP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) the commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the on–site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers.
Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement from FAS for the sample purchase price and for the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export and then to the first foreign port or point of entry.
Transportation costs from the first foreign port or point of entry to the final destination are not eligible for reimbursement.
FAS will also not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, such as:
inspection or documentation fees, certificates of any kind, tariffs, demurrage, etc.
Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, the costs of providing such technical assistance are not reimbursable under the program.
A QSP participant will be reimbursed after FAS reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete.
The QSP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) the commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the on–site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers.
Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement from FAS for the sample purchase price and for the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export and then to the first foreign port or point of entry.
Transportation costs from the first foreign port or point of entry to the final destination are not eligible for reimbursement.
FAS will also not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, such as:
inspection or documentation fees, certificates of any kind, tariffs, demurrage, etc.
Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, the costs of providing such technical assistance are not reimbursable under the program.
A QSP participant will be reimbursed after FAS reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Quality Samples Program 10.605
Estimated Funding: $2,500,000
Office: Quality Samples Program 10.605
Estimated Funding: $2,500,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
See full NOFO instructions attached.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U. S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program, excluding FAS Posts.
Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies.
Private organizations include non–profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit–making entities.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
The full announcement is located under the tab "Related Documents" at the top of this synopsis.
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
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Date Posted:
2021-04-23
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-07-25
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