Market Access Program

Objective

MAP award recipients will implement various market development activities in foreign markets to develop, expand, and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products. These activities will benefit U.S. farmers, ranchers, food processors, and manufacturers through increased exports and expanded rural job opportunities.

Who Can Apply

• Not-for-Profit Organization
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)

To be approved, applicants must be: (1) A nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organization; (2) a nonprofit State regional trade group; (3) a U.S. agricultural cooperative; or (4) a State agency.

Who Benefits

• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Other private institution/organization

CCC will enter into MAP agreements only where the eligible agricultural commodity is comprised of at least 50 percent U.S. origin content by weight, exclusive of added water.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

curt.alt@usda.gov
2026904784