Opportunity ID: 338387
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-22-0001 |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Others – See RFA section on eligibility |
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 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 related to cost incurred in obtaining food safety certification 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:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated note for eligibility | Mar 01, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-22-0001 |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Others – See RFA section on eligibility |
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 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 related to cost incurred in obtaining food safety certification 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:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00272311 | Mar 01, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | View |
Package 1
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