FundMatch Guide
The program's official guide
Whether you are new to the program or a returning participant, use the FundMatch Guide to learn more!
The application period for the 2026 FundMatch program will open on October 1st, 2025 - two months later than our usual August 1st launch. This brief delay allows us to implement several exciting key enhancements to the application process aimed at improving your overall experience.
South Africa added as an ineligible market | Effective immediately, USDA is halting all Market Development Program support for activities in South Africa in compliance with the recent Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration regarding the Repulic of South Africa. Questions? For specific questions regarding FundMatch, please email fundmatch@wusata.org.
As a tax-payer funded program, WUSATA’s FundMatch Program follows a detailed set of federal regulations. WUSATA also has defined policies to protect you and the program’s viability. The FundMatch Guide outlines these regulations and policies in clear and user-friendly language.
Our FundMatch team knows this program inside and out, and we are available to help at any time at (360) 693-3373 or by email.