SAP Act

The Supporting All Producers (SAP) Act updates the federal Acer Access and Development Program, which supports the U.S. maple syrup industry. It tells the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ask maple producers and other stakeholders for their input on research and education needs and to consider that input when awarding grants (). Starting with the first grant round that happens at least one year after the law takes effect, USDA must seek this input at least six months before posting the grant call (). The bill also extends the program through fiscal year 2030 ().

Acer gives competitive grants to states, tribal governments, and research institutions to help grow the domestic maple syrup industry, including research, education, and sustainability efforts ().

• Who is affected: USDA; maple industry stakeholders; states; tribal governments; universities and research groups ().
• What changes: USDA must consult with the maple industry and use that input in grant decisions; the program is extended through FY2030 ().
• When: Consultation starts with the first grant request at least one year after enactment, with input gathered at least six months before that request ().