(a) EstablishmentThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service, shall establish a competitive grant program for the purposes of strengthening and enhancing the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States, including through—(1) the improvement of—(A) infrastructure;
(B) business; and
(C) resource development; and
(2) the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs.
(b) EligibilityThe Secretary shall make grants under this section to at least one national entity, the mission of which is consistent with the purpose of the grant program.
(c) FundingOf the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2019, to remain available until expended.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 38— DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1621. Congressional declaration of purpose; use of existing facilities; cooperation with States
§ 1622. Duties of Secretary relating to agricultural products
§ 1622a. Authority to assist farmers and elevator operators
§ 1622b. Specialty crops market news allocation
§ 1623. Authorization of appropriations; allotments to States
§ 1625. Transfer and consolidation of functions, powers, bureaus, etc.
§ 1627. Appointment of personnel; compensation; employment of specialists
§ 1627a. Sheep production and marketing grant program
§ 1627b. National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
§ 1627c. Local agriculture market program
§ 1629. Establishment of committees to assist in research and service programs
§ 1631. Protection for purchasers of farm products
§ 1632a. Agricultural marketing resource center pilot project
§ 1632b. Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program
§ 1632c. Acer access and development program
§ 1632d. Dairy business innovation initiatives