USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) has been awarded nearly $7 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to help expand exports of U.S. poultry and eggs.
USAPEEC received $5.77 million through the federal Market Access Program (MAP) and $1.17 million through the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program. Funding from the two programs is used to build and maintain a competitive presence for U.S. agricultural products in the global marketplace. USAPEEC's MAP award was the 11th largest among 68 recipient organizations. Its FMD allocation was seventh largest among 18 recipients.
USAPEEC President and CEO Greg Tyler applauded the news. "We are grateful to USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service for its ongoing support of USAPEEC and our global programs," Tyler said. "Their commitment directly fuels export growth, strengthens international market access and supports jobs and producers across the U.S. poultry and egg industries. Together, we are creating new opportunities abroad and delivering measurable returns for American agriculture."
In FY26, FAS will provide more than $181 million to 68 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives through MAP. On average, MAP participants contribute more than $2.50 for every federal dollar invested, demonstrating strong industry commitment and leveraging of private-sector resources, FAS said.
Through the FMD program, FAS will allocate more than $31 million for FY26 to 18 trade organizations representing U.S. agricultural producers. FMD supports long-term market development with a focus on generic commodity promotion, rather than individual brand promotion. Preference is given to organizations that represent broad industry sectors with nationwide membership with an aim to deliver the greatest economic benefit for American agriculture. On average, FMD cooperators contribute $3.25 per federal dollar invested, again demonstrating a shared, successful investment in expanding global demand for U.S. commodities, FAS stated.
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