Grant opportunity

Acer Access and Development Program FY 2026

USDA AMS grant support for market development, promotion, research and producer support linked to maple syrup and acer products.

AgricultureFood systemsMarket developmentMaple productsUnited States
Funder
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Deadline
Jun 24, 2026
Award
See USDA AMS funding guidance
Applicant
Organisation / Producer Group
Discipline
Agriculture and Food Systems
Region
United States
Posted
May 27, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The Acer Access and Development Program supports the acer industry through activities such as market development, producer and landowner education, and research connected to maple syrup and related products.

Who can apply

  • Eligible applicants should confirm organisation type, geographic requirements, cost share and project rules in the official USDA AMS request for applications.
  • Projects must fit the purposes of the Acer Access and Development Program.

What it supports

  • Acer and maple product market development.
  • Producer education, research, promotion and industry development.

Funding and duration

Funding limits and cost-share rules should be checked in the current USDA AMS request for applications.

Application deadline

Jun 24, 2026

How to apply

Use the official USDA AMS programme page and submit through the federal application route by 24 June 2026.

Call details

The Acer Access and Development Program supports the acer industry through activities such as market development, producer and landowner education, and research connected to maple syrup and related products.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service lists this opportunity for Organisation / Producer Group, Agriculture and Food Systems, United States. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Eligible applicants should confirm organisation type, geographic requirements, cost share and project rules in the official USDA AMS request for applications.

Projects must fit the purposes of the Acer Access and Development Program.

Acer and maple product market development.

Producer education, research, promotion and industry development.

Funding limits and cost-share rules should be checked in the current USDA AMS request for applications.

Application deadline: Jun 24, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official USDA AMS programme page and submit through the federal application route by 24 June 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.