This funding opportunity supports U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding markets for U.S. agricultural commodities in emerging markets. Funded activities include assessing food and rural business system needs, recommending improvements, and implementing projects to enhance these systems. The program promotes cooperation and information exchange between U.S. agricultural institutions and emerging markets to facilitate trade and market growth.
Eligible applicants include U.S. private or government entities involved in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities, such as federal, state, and local agencies, non-profits, universities, cooperatives, trade groups, and private companies. Foreign organizations may participate only as subrecipients o
