This grant, offered by the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) under the USDA, aims to develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises. Its primary purpose is to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products by supporting intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing. The program focuses on enhancing the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and value-added food products. It also encourages business development, marketing strategies, and facilitates regional food chain coordination. Additionally, funds can cover expenses for food safety certification and improvements, promoting new opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste, and responding to evolving technology needs in marketing. This initiative strengthens regional food systems and supports rural economies.
Opportunity ID: 352665
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-24-0011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Food 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: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Refer to Section 3.1 Eligible Applicants in the RFA |
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:
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 352665 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> FY24 LFPP RFA_PNCorrected.pdf
Folder 352665 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative.pdf
Folder 352665 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative Marketing and Promotion_Updated.pdf
Folder 352665 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-LFPP-G-24-0011 | Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024 | PKG00285084 | Feb 27, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352665 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352665 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
352665 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352665 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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