Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) grant to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and encourage research and innovation to improve the efficiency and performance of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies. Applications will be evaluated based on the project's potential to achieve the program's objectives, the applicant's capability to successfully complete the project, and the project's potential for widespread application and impact. The application deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 28, 2024.

Approximately $1 million in funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Applicants must provide a $1-for-$1 match in the form of cash and/or in-kind non-Federal resources. The grant period is 36 months, and the projects may be conducted nationwide.