Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund was established to reduce the injury to domestic textile manufacturers resulting from U.S. import tariffs on cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles made of cotton fabric.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Payments to reduce the injury to domestic textile manufacturers resulting from U.S. import tariffs on cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles made of cotton fabric.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Per Section 12314 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and reauthorized by Section 12602 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, eligible claimants must file notarized affidavits as specified under subsection (c) for yarn spinners and subsection (d) for manufacturers who cut and sew cotton shirts. Additionally, these affidavits must be filed by the deadlines specified under subsection (e) in order to be eligible for payment. Once eligibility has been established USDA will disburse payment to the claimant.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
Per Section 12314 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and reauthorized by Section 12602 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, any eligible person who provides an affidavit under this program must file not later than March 15 of each year.
Program details & compliance
Description
Reduces the economic injury to domestic textile manufacturers resulting from U.S. import tariffs on cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles made of cotton fabric.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Unrestricted use. For example, payments could be used to pay the salaries of the eligible claimant's employees or to offset paid U.S. import duties.
Required Documentation
Per Section 12314 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 eligible claimants must file notarized affidavits as specified under subsection (c) for yarn spinners and subsection (d) for manufacturers who cut and sew cotton shirts. Additionally, these affidavits must be filed by the deadlines specified under subsection (e) in order to be eligible for payment. Section 12602 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 reauthorized and extended the Pima Agriculture trust Fund thorough 2023.