§ Federal grant opportunity · USDA-FAS-TASC-2027

    2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops

    Kendra Arrington Grantor is accepting applications for 2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops. The deadline is August 14, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Kendra Arrington 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 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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Agriculture
    Opportunity number
    USDA-FAS-TASC-2027

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Kendra Arrington Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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