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2027 Quality Samples Program

Federal funding opportunity USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 from Foreign Agricultural Service (Department of Agriculture).

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Posted
June 10, 2026
Closes
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 FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$422,620
FY2025 obligated
$441,568
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$320,735
Awards in window
60

Top recipients: Redacted Due To Pii

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

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

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.

How to apply

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Agency contact: Kendra Arrington Grantor · curt.alt@usda.gov · 202-690-5503

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