This USDA grant, the Farmers Market Promotion Program, aims to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets. Its core purpose is to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program supports various direct marketing avenues like farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, and online sales. It encourages the creation of value-added agricultural products, develops marketing strategies for local foods, and facilitates regional food chain coordination. Additionally, this grant promotes new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste, addresses evolving technology needs in direct marketing, and covers expenses related to obtaining food safety certification and enhancing food safety practices.
Opportunity ID: 352664
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-24-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.175 — Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,500,000 |
| 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:
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| Link to Additional Information: | Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
2026901300
Email:FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352664 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> FY24 FMPP RFA_PNCorrected.pdf
Folder 352664 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative.pdf
Folder 352664 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative Marketing and Promotion_Updated.pdf
Folder 352664 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative Recruitment and Training_Updated.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 2026901300 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-24-0010 | Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024 | PKG00285083 | Feb 27, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352664 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352664 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
352664 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352664 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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