USAEDC Members Welcome
USDA’s AFTPP Award Announcements

On April 16, 2026, USDA announced the awardees for the new America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP)—and USAEDC members were quick to share what the news means for their organizations and the broader U.S. agricultural export community.

In the statements and posts linked below, USAEDC members express enthusiasm and appreciation for the new program and for USDA’s continued commitment to investing in export promotion. Members highlight how AFTPP fits naturally alongside the market development work they already know well, and they point to the opportunity this new funding creates as they look ahead to expanding demand for U.S. food and agricultural products around the world.

AFIA to Promote Animal Food Exports Through Federal Trade Promotion Program

The American Peanut Council is proud to share that APC has received $3 million in funding through USDA’s America First Trade Promotion Program.

California Table Grape Commission Awarded $2.2 Million Through America First Trade Promotion Program to Expand Global Promotions

California Prune Board welcomes AFTPP award to boost exports

California Walnut Commission Secures USDA Funding to Drive Global Retail Sales of California Walnuts

CCI Awarded America First Trade Promotion Program Funding

USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $900K to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers Across the Globe

Food Export USA Applauds USDA Leadership on 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program Allocations

NASDA Awarded America First Trade Promotion Program Funding

National Industrial Hemp Council Secures USDA Awared to Expand Global Market Opportunities for U.S. Hemp

The North American Renderers Association just secured additional funding through USDA’s America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP), delivered through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).

Pet Food Institute Announces $725,000 in America First Trade Promotion Program Funding

The Softwood Export Council Is Grateful To USDA/FAS For Critical Support From AFTPP

USAPEEC welcomes a major boost for global growth.

USA Rice Awarded $5M in Additional USDA Funds to Expand Export Markets

USGBC Receives USDA America First Trade Promotion Program Award

USHBC Awarded $850,000 in AFTPP Funding

USLGE Receives $1.85 Million in New Export Development Funding Through USDA-FAS AFTPP

USMEF Statement on America First Trade Promotion Program Allocations

U.S. Dairy Export Council Applauds Continued USDA Investment in Expanding Global Opportunities

U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding to Drive Global Export Demand 

U.S. Wheat Associates Welcomes USDA Announcement of Additional Export Market Development Funding

Wine Institute Secures Critical USDA Funding to Drive Export Growth for U.S. Wines

WUSATA Awarded $6.2M in AFTPP Funding

USAEDC Members Welcome USDA’s AFTPP Award Announcements

USAEDC Members Welcome
USDA’s AFTPP Award Announcements