Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish Purchasing

CFDA 10.196 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$2M FY2025
$2M
FY25

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Funds were awarded to the Maryland Department of Agriculture in November 2025, which were then distributed to the food banks to be used for the purchase of Wild Caught Chesapeake blue catfish filets. This helps remove the non-native species from the Chesapeake and its tributaries.

Program Objective

Support regional processors, remove invasive catfish from the Chesapeake Bay, and provide nutritious protein to families in need through food banks and other food distributors.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Department/Agency of U.S. State

Those who have the necessary technical knowledge and relationships to purchase and distribute invasive catfish harvested from the Chesapeake Bay.

Beneficiaries

  • Other

Beneficiaries will vary depending on the commodity and geographic regions on which the award focuses.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

AMS will work collaboratively with prospective recipients to develop proposals. Proposals will align with an AMS-provided proposal template. When both the agency and prospective recipient are satisfied with the project proposal, it will be considered finalized, and the cooperative agreement will be awarded.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days
  • Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance

Description

Program is not currently accepting applications.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks to enter into noncompetitive cooperative agreements with entities that have the necessary technical knowledge and relationships to purchase and distribute invasive catfish harvested from the Chesapeake Bay.

Mission Categories

Primary: Marketing Opportunities

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Assistance can only be used for the purchase of 100% domestic agricultural commodities for diversion to alternative market outlets as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Restrictions

For specific restrictions please consult the NOFO.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

David Cottrell, Branch Chief
202-260-9183
1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Abby Long
202-843-4554
1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:34:14.