Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. distilled spirits for nine (9) Uzbek participants who are expected to be mid- to senior-level private sector actors from leading firms in Uzbekistan involved in the importation, marketing and sales of distilled spirits. The purpose is to promote U.S. distilled spirits exports to Uzbekistan. The training program is envisioned as being 1-2 consecutive weeks in duration. The host institution shall propose the place(s) of performance within the United States. USDA/FAS will be solely responsible for the recruitment of the Uzbek participants, which will be completed after the close of this Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Program Details

Foreign Agricultural Service is a federal agency that offers the Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits grant program to support arts and cultural programs, export expansion, research innovation, and social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Foreign Agricultural Service through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs, export expansion, research innovation, and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. 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 Foreign Agricultural Service or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $115K. Applications are due by May 14, 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, export expansion, research innovation, and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 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

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Eligibility

• Funded by USDA-FAS
• Programs related to agricultural

Award details

Award range: Up to $115K. Applications close on May 14, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Export Expansion · Research Innovation · Social Services