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agriculture · USDA-FAS

2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops

Foreign Agricultural Service · USDA-FAS-TASC-2027

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Total Program Funding

$9.0M

Expected Awards

20

Deadline

August 14, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops. Foreign Agricultural Service. The TASC program is designed to assist U.S. organizations by providing funding for projects that seek to remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. $9,000,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-08-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The TASC program is designed to assist U.S. organizations by providing funding for projects that seek to remove, resolve, or mitigate existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops.

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Who Can Apply

Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural specialty crops. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations may include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies. Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as subrecipients or in-kind partners for activities carried out by eligible organizations, but are not eligible as recipients under the program.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 announcement. 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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Total Program Funding
$9.0M
Expected Number of Awards
20
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 10, 2026
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Curt Alt curt.alt@usda.gov 202-690-4784

curt.alt@usda.gov

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View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov