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Wholesale Farmers and Alternative Market Development
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Regents Of The University Of Idaho | $ 48,000 | 2009-09-01 | 2010-08-31 | |
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Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance provided in cooperation with other government agencies and private industry to reduce marketing costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Other government agencies and private industry.
State, trade associations, universities, and other nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for cooperative agreements.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public.
Credentials/Documentation
Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, or OMB Circular No. A-21 for Educational Institutions. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Contact Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program.
Award Procedures
As provided for in the Act.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
As provided for in the Act.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
As provided for in agreements. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
As provided for in the Agreement.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-2500-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 16 $5,216,000; FY 17 est $5,246,000; and FY 18 est $4,254,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not Applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Arthur Neal 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Phone: (202) 690-1300
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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