Acer Access and Development Program

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.

Program Details

Agricultural Marketing Service is a federal agency that offers the Acer Access and Development Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Agricultural Marketing Service through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Agricultural Marketing Service or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $200K – $500K. Applications are due by July 7, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 311, 115. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by USDA-AMS
• Programs related to agricultural

Award details

Award range: $200K – $500K. Applications close on July 7, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Sustainability