Acer access and development program

Section 12306 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 1632c) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Consultations (1) In general Beginning with the first request for applications under this section that occurs at least 1 year after the date of enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2026, not later than 6 months before such a request for applications, the Secretary shall solicit input from maple syrup industry stakeholders with respect to the research and education priorities of the maple syrup industry. (2) Consideration The Secretary shall consider the information provided through the consultation required under paragraph (1) when making grants under this section. (f) No cost-sharing or matching requirements The Secretary may not impose any cost-sharing or matching requirement on any award or sub-award made using funds made available to carry out this section.; and (3) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking 2023 and inserting 2031.