OpportunityTitle: EMP Availability of Funds-FY 2010
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Any United States private or Government   entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exports of U.S.   agricultural commodities or products may apply to the program.   Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies;   and state universities. Private organizations include non-profit trade   associations, private universities, agricultural cooperatives, state   regional trade groups (SRTG), profit-making entities, and consulting   businesses. Proposals from research and consulting organizations will   be considered if they provide evidence of substantial participation in   and financial support from the U.S. industry. For-profit entities are   also eligible but may not use program funds to conduct private   business, promote private self-interests, supplement the costs of   normal sales activities or promote their own products or services   beyond specific uses approved by CCC in a given project.      U.S. market development cooperators and SRTGs may seek funding to   address priority, market specific issues and to undertake activities   not suitable for funding under other CCC marketing programs, e.g., the   Foreign Market Development Cooperator (Cooperator) Program and the   Market Access Program (MAP). Foreign organizations, whether government   or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out   by U.S. organizations, but are not eligible for funding assistance from   the program.
Description: 1. Purpose. The EMP assists U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products by funding technical assistance activities that promote U.S. products in emerging foreign markets. The EMP is intended primarily to support export market development efforts of the private sector, but EMP resources may also be used to assist public organizations. All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration. Agricultural product(s) should be comprised of at least 50 percent U.S. origin content by weight, exclusive of added water, to be eligible for funding. Proposals that seek support for multiple commodities are also eligible. EMP funding may only be used to support exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products through generic activities. EMP funding may not be used to support the export of another country&apos;s products to the United States, or to promote the development of a foreign economy as a primary objective. Funding provided for government participation may only be used to support the activities of government officials expert in assessing the food and rural business systems of other countries.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Alicia Smith
GrantorContactText: Phyllis Smith &lt;br/&gt;Management Analyst &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-720-9178