96-2948. Notice of Program Continuation  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 5371-5372]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-2948]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
    [TM-96-00-200]
    
    
    Notice of Program Continuation
    
    AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
    
    ACTION: Notice inviting applications for fiscal year 1996 grant funds 
    under the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program.
    
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    SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Federal-State Marketing 
    Improvement Program (FSMIP) was allocated $1,200,000 in the Federal 
    budget for fiscal year 1996. Funds remain available for this program. 
    States interested in obtaining funds under the program are invited to 
    submit proposals. While only State Departments of Agriculture or other 
    appropriate State Agencies are eligible to apply for funds, State 
    Agencies are encouraged to involve industry organizations in the 
    development of proposals and the conduct of projects.
    
    DATES: Applications will be accepted through June 1, 1996.
    
    ADDRESSES: Proposals may be sent to Dr. Larry V. Summers, FSMIP, Staff 
    Officer, Transportation and Marketing Division, Agricultural Marketing 
    Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 2949 South 
    Building, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, D.C. 20090-6456.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Larry V. Summers, (202) 720-2704.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FSMIP is authorized under Section 204(b) of 
    the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
    
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    U.S.C. 1621 et seq.). The program is a matching fund program designed 
    to assist State Departments of Agriculture in conducting studies or 
    developing innovative approaches related to the marketing of 
    agricultural products. Other organizations interested in participating 
    in this program should contact their State Department of Agriculture's 
    Marketing Division to discuss their proposal.
        Mutually acceptable proposals must be submitted through the State 
    Agency and be accompanied by a completed Standard Form 424 and detailed 
    budget statement. FSMIP funds may not be used for advertising or, with 
    limited exceptions, for the purchase of equipment or facilities. 
    Guidelines may be obtained from your State Department of Agriculture or 
    the above AMS contact.
        States are encouraged to submit proposals aimed at:
        (1) Identifying and evaluating new uses, markets, and marketing 
    systems for agricultural products, both domestically and 
    internationally;
        (2) Improving the efficiency of marketing processes and systems, 
    including direct marketing, to enhance competitiveness and 
    profitability;
        (3) Improving or maintaining the quality and marketability of 
    agricultural products through new handling, processing, and 
    distribution techniques; and,
        (4) Assessing opportunities for alternative crops, direct 
    marketing, and farmers' markets to enhance income and market access for 
    small or limited resource farmers.
        Proposals addressing other marketing objectives or issues also will 
    receive consideration.
        FSMIP is listed in the ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance'' 
    under number 10.156 and subject agencies must adhere to Title VI of the 
    Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination in all Federally 
    assisted programs.
    
        Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.
    
        Dated: February 5, 1996.
    Lon Hatamiya,
    Administrator.
    [FR Doc. 96-2948 Filed 2-9-96; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
02/12/1996
Department:
Agriculture Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice inviting applications for fiscal year 1996 grant funds under the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program.
Document Number:
96-2948
Dates:
Applications will be accepted through June 1, 1996.
Pages:
5371-5372 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
TM-96-00-200
PDF File:
96-2948.pdf