This grant, the Farmers Market Promotion Program, is specifically designed to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets, thereby increasing access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. It supports a wide array of direct marketing channels, including farmers markets, agritourism, CSA programs, and online sales. The program also encourages the development of value-added products and innovative marketing strategies for local food producers. Additionally, this grant aims to facilitate regional food chain coordination, promote new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste, and help producers adapt to evolving technology in direct marketing. Funding is also available for food safety certification and improvements to practices and equipment.
Opportunity ID: 346114
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers Market Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.1 of the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant, and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales; Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; Facilitating regional food chain coordination development; Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Farmers Market Promotion Program
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov Email:FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This opportunity was modified to correct section 5.2.5 of the Request for Application and the Project Narrative linked the RFA to add the equipment line in the Budget Summary table. | Apr 06, 2023 | |
| Feb 14, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers Market Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.1 of the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant, and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales; Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; Facilitating regional food chain coordination development; Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Farmers Market Promotion Program
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov Email:FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers Market Promotion Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 3.1 of the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant, and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales; Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; Facilitating regional food chain coordination development; Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Farmers Market Promotion Program
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov Email:FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023 FMPP RFA_F.pdf
Folder 346114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023 FMPP RFA_Amended 040523 F.pdf
Folder 346114 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2023 FMPP RFA_Amended 040523.pdf
Folder 346114 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2023 FMLFPP Narrative Form_Compliant.pdf
Folder 346114 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2023 FMLFPP Turnkey Narrative Form_Compliant.pdf
Folder 346114 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2023 FMLFPP Narrative Form_Compliant_Amended 040523.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Farmers Market Promotion Program FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov Email: FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.175 | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010 | Farmers Market Promotion Program | PKG00279900 | Feb 14, 2023 | May 02, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346114 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346114 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
346114 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346114 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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