date:Apr 23, 2013
nd play a key role in reaching the Presidents National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by 2015.
USDA will accept applications until 5 p.m. EDT on May 13 for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program, Quality Samples Program (QSP) and Emerging Markets Program (EMP). Only QSP, TASC and EMP applications received after the deadline will be considered for funding if money remains.
Under MAP,