The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service awarded a $1.5 million cooperative agreement to Organic Trade Association on April 22, 2026, under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (CFDA 10.618) to develop, maintain, and expand commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products.
OTA will conduct approved market development activities to foster healthy exports and market diversification for U.S. agricultural products. The Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funds nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, nonprofit state regional trade groups, agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies that engage in such activities on a cost-share basis.
Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Washington, DC. The $1.5 million represents the obligated amount under the agreement.