Emerging Markets Program (EMP)

Emerging Markets Program is a market access program that provides funding for technical assistance activities intended to promote exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products to emerging markets in all geographic regions, consistent with U.S. foreign policy.   

Call for Proposals/what needs to be in your application?

• 2013 Announcement – Federal Register notice (04/23/12)
  - Notice of Funds Availability - extension of application deadline (5/9/2012)
• 2012 EMP Applications Still Being Accepted - "All proposals received by March 22 will be reviewed concurrently by FAS. Proposals received after that date will be reviewed if funds remain."  (FAS Press Release, March 1, 2012)
• Application Guidelines

Rules/Regulations/Guidelines/Facts about the Program

• Regulations
• 2010 Guidance (still in effect)
• Link to Notices
• World bank list of Economies
• Fact sheet
• Frequently asked questions
• Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets

Which proposals get funded?

• Sufficiency Check
• Criteria for Review
• Advisory Committee

Steps if awarded funding

• EAuthentication/UES instructions
• Claims procedures: How do I get my money?
• Assessment Report Format – I completed an assessment, what do you all need from me?
• Report Format – I’m finished with my entire project, what do I need to tell you?
• Amendment Format – I want to make a change to my project.

Where was funding used?

• FY 2010
• FY 2009
• FY 2008
• Success Stories

Need help?

Still in need of help, email us: podadmin@fas.usda.gov or Contact EMP Staff