2027 Quality Samples Program
- Posted
- June 10, 2026
- Closed
- August 14, 2026
- Program funding
- $2,500,000
- Expected awards
- 20
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 10.605
- Category
- Agriculture
- Archives
- September 13, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 10.605 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $441,568
- FY2026 obligated
- $416,884
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 43
Top recipients: Redacted Due To Pii
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The 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.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Any United States private or government entity, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government entities may consist of Federal, State, or local agencies. Private entities can include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities. All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the application submission deadline of the NOFO. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings will be deemed ineligible. Exceptions, waivers, or extensions will not be considered. More information about SAM.gov registration can be found in Section 9, Other Information.
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