Opportunity Title:
Acer Access and Development Program
Funder/Agency:
USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service
Opportunity Number:
USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-24-0016
Description:
The purpose of this solicitation is to support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities:
Promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production.
Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry.
Market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products.
Encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities.
Eligibility:
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
County governments
City or township governments
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$ 6,400,000
Maximum Award:
$500,000
Minimum Award:
$200,000
Deadline:
June 20, 2024
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