The objective of this agreement is to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of commercial export markets for certain united states agricultural commodities and products

The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Food for Education awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $4 million to U.S.A. Dry Pea and Lentil Council, Inc. on April 30, 2026, under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (CFDA 10.618). The award funds market development activities to foster the development, maintenance, and expansion of commercial export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products through approved marketing and diversification initiatives. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Moscow, Idaho. The Regional Agricultural Promotion Program reimburses nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, nonprofit state regional trade groups, U.S. agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies for eligible market development activities. Applicants must submit proposals through the FAS Unified Export Strategy system, and selected recipients are subject to Intergovernmental Review requirements under Executive Order 12372.