§ Federal grant opportunity · USDA-FAS-EMP-2027
2027 Emerging Markets Program
Denyse Watson Grantor is accepting applications for 2027 Emerging Markets Program. The deadline is August 14, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Denyse Watson Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 14, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in the export of U.S. agricultural commodities or products. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations may include non-profit trade associations, colleges and 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Agriculture
- Opportunity number
- USDA-FAS-EMP-2027
Program overview
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the E (Kika) de la Garza Emerging Markets Program (EMP) by issuing new awards. The purpose of this program is to develop, maintain, or expand markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities and to promote cooperation and exchange of information between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the United States and emerging markets. This opportunity is available to U.S. entities to achieve the purposes of this program by: (1) making assessments of food and rural business systems needs; (2) making recommendations on measures necessary to enhance the effectiveness of food and rural business systems, including potential reductions in trade barriers; and (3) identifying and carrying out specific opportunities and projects to enhance the effectiveness of food and rural business systems in emerging markets.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Denyse Watson Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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