Any United States private or government entity, excluding FAS Posts, with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government entities may consist of Federal, State, or local agencies. Private entities can include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities.All applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the application submission deadline of the NOFO. Applicants with inactive, expired, pending, or excluded listings will be deemed ineligible. Exceptions, waivers, or extensions will not be considered. More information about SAM.gov registration can be found in Section 9, Other Information.

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