USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
- 10.174 -- Acer Access Development Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Acer Access and Development Program (Acer Program). AMS will competitively award grants to eligible applicants for projects that support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with: 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
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2022_Acer_RFA_Final-02.14.2022.pdf | 2022 RFA | Feb 16, 2022 05:29 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 26, 2022
Award
$6,000,000
Program Funding
11
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-22-0006
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
4
Posted date:
February 16, 2022
Archive date:
May 26, 2022
