United States Department of Agriculture

Engagement with Asia and Regional Economic Communities to Promote Alignment of MRL Standard Setting Bodies

Last update: May 9, 2022 Last update: May 9, 2022

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Location:Asia, USA
Asia, USA
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: 250,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Standards & Certification, Private Sector & Trade, Agriculture & Rural Development
Eligible applicants:Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: May 9, 2022

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General InformationDocument Type: Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-22-0018Funding Opportunity Title: Engagement with Asia and Regional Economic Communities to Promote Alignment of MRL Standard Setting BodiesOpportunity Categ
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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Standards & Certification

Focuses on establishing and applying standards to ensure consistent quality, safety, and compliance across products, services, and organizations.


Key areas:
  • Standardization and quality regulations
  • ISO-aligned systems and compliance frameworks
  • Consumer protection and regulatory conformity
  • Certification and conformity assessment services

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms