Program Updates
The FSMIP grant application period is closed. For any questions related to FSMIP, contact SAGPgrants@usda.gov.
- 2024 FSMIP Request For Applications (RFA) (pdf)
- *The RFA is a primary resource for information about the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance.
- How to Apply
Program Purpose
The Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) is a competitive grant program that funds projects to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system.
Project Types
This program supports four project types: Agricultural Product Distribution, Cooperative Development, Economic Research, Agricultural Product Development. The funding for each project type ranges from $50,000 to $250,000.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies (i.e., state universities, state colleges, or state governmental entities). All eligible applicants must be located within the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cost Sharing or Matching
This program requires a $1-for-$1 cost sharing or match.
Funded projects
For more information, go to the FSMIP Awarded Grants webpage.