Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability
Open. Closes October 26, 2026, 4 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Foreign Agricultural Service, opportunity number USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Foreign Agricultural Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001 |
| Assistance listing | 10.621 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Posted | August 24, 2026 |
| Closes | October 26, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Total program funding | $2,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: This opportunity is available to U.S. academic institutions, state governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) designation, U.S. trade associations, U.S. agricultural cooperatives, international organizations, foreign entities, and any other entity including private sector businesses.All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the date of award. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The occurrence of insects as well as pesticide residuals can be significant barriers for U.S. horticultural exports. Each importing country can have unique phytosanitary and maximum residue limit (MRL) requirements, which creates operational and logistical challenges. To maximize return to growers, U.S. shippers need tools that can universally address all such requirements while maintaining product quality. Currently, tree nuts and many other durable specialty crops require fumigations or freezing, which are both expensive and create bottlenecks in marketing. More and more tree nut handlers…
Official notice and documents
- USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001FINAL NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
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