Synopsis

To support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities: promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production, promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products, Encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer: to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities.
Response Date	Jun 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	May 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	500,000
Award Floor	200,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, State governments, Special district governments, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are States, Tribal governments, and research institutions from the 50 States, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Research institutions are organizations that typically conduct research with non-Federal and Federal funds, including colleges and universities, federally funded research and development centers, national user facilities, industrial laboratories, or other research institutes.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Agricultural Marketing Service
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/acer
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-260-8449

CFDA Program(s)

• 10.174: Acer Access Development Program