Agricultural Marketing Service
06/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2026 11:50
USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Acer Access and Development Program
Date
June 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET by July 7, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
On May 22, USDA announced the Acer program will fund up to $5 million in competitive grants to support the maple syrup industry through activities associated with research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, and the marketing of maple syrup and maple-sap products.
For questions, contact [email protected]. Additional information is available on the AMS Acer webpage.
To learn more about grant funding opportunities to enhance and strengthen agricultural systems, visit the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Grants and Opportunities webpage.
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