This program supports projects that enhance local and regional food business enterprises, aiming to improve access to locally produced agricultural products. Activities funded include promoting local food businesses, assisting with product processing and distribution, developing marketing strategies, and enhancing food safety practices. The grant covers expenses related to obtaining food safety certification and reducing on-farm food waste. The deadline for applications is June 21, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333340
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.2 of the Request for Applications (RFA) and see section 3.3 of the RFAAll applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | LFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on:• Supporting and promoting local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing;• Supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally, including value-added agricultural products;• Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;• Assisting with business development plans and feasibility studies;• Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-addedagricultural products in new and existing markets;• Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;• Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste;• Responding to changing technology needs in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; and• Covering expenses to cost incurred in obtaining food safety certification related andimprovements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AMS provides resources and information on its website (https://www.ams.usda.gov/lfpp) that may be helpful to applicants, including webinars information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’shttps://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FY2021FMLFPPFAQ), descriptions of funded projects, FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide and required application forms. AMS staff is available to provide timely technical assistance.
USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov Email:USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Discretionary to Mandatory. | May 05, 2021 | |
| May 05, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.2 of the Request for Applications (RFA) and see section 3.3 of the RFAAll applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | LFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on:• Supporting and promoting local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing;• Supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally, including value-added agricultural products;• Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;• Assisting with business development plans and feasibility studies;• Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-addedagricultural products in new and existing markets;• Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;• Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste;• Responding to changing technology needs in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; and• Covering expenses to cost incurred in obtaining food safety certification related andimprovements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AMS provides resources and information on its website (https://www.ams.usda.gov/lfpp) that may be helpful to applicants, including webinars information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’shttps://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FY2021FMLFPPFAQ), descriptions of funded projects, FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide and required application forms. AMS staff is available to provide timely technical assistance.
USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov Email:USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.2 of the Request for Applications (RFA) and see section 3.3 of the RFA
All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | LFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: • Supporting and promoting local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; • Supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally, including value-added agricultural products; • Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; • Assisting with business development plans and feasibility studies; • Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets; • Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development; • Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; • Responding to changing technology needs in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; and • Covering expenses to cost incurred in obtaining food safety certification related and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Local Food Promotion Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AMS provides resources and information on its website (https://www.ams.usda.gov/lfpp) that may be helpful to applicants, including webinars information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’shttps://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FY2021FMLFPPFAQ), descriptions of funded projects, FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide and required application forms. AMS staff is available to provide timely technical assistance.
USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov Email:USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 333340 Full Announcement-LFPP RFA -> 2021_LFPP_RFA_COMPLIANT.pdf
Folder 333340 Full Announcement-LFPP RFA -> FY2021 FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide.pdf
Folder 333340 Full Announcement-LFPP RFA -> FY2021 FMLFPP Narrative Form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | AMS provides resources and information on its website (https://www.ams.usda.gov/lfpp) that may be helpful to applicants, including webinars information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’shttps://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FY2021FMLFPPFAQ), descriptions of funded projects, FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide and required application forms. AMS staff is available to provide timely technical assistance. USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov Email: USDALFPPQuestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.175 | PKG00266944 | May 05, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333340 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333340 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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