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Find similar grantsLocal Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program is sponsored by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Supports the growth, development, and marketing of local food and seafood in Rhode Island.
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Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program The LASA Grant Program provides grants that directly benefit and strengthen the local food system in Rhode Island.
The program was established by the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) of 2012 via an innovative public-private partnership between the state and three private foundations — the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation. Currently, the program is made possible by funding from the State of Rhode Island.
The goal of the LASA grant program is to support the growth, development, and marketing of local food and seafood in Rhode Island. The maximum grant award available to a farmer, individual, business (e.g., LLC), or non-profit organization is $20,000. Overhead and/or administrative costs are limited to 10% of the total budget proposal.
2025-2026 Funding Priorities The LASA Advisory Committee sets priorities each grant year and makes recommendations to the Director of the RIDEM. Applicants are required to fulfill at least one (not all) of the funding priorities listed below.
Support the entry, growth, and/or sustainability of Underinvested , Beginning , Small , Women, and veteran agriculture and aquaculture producers and fishers Support second-generation farmers and succession planning, including intergenerational transfer of knowledge, skills, and operations to ensure the long-term sustainability of Rhode Island agriculture and aquaculture.
Support climate-smart agriculture mitigation activities and Climate Change related adaptations throughout the local Food System. Support the development of new marketing, promotion, sales, and/or distribution channels, including connecting local farms and fishers with Rhode Island’s food insecure communities. Support the development of new products, including value-added processing capacity.
Foster new cooperatives, partnerships, and/or collaborations among Rhode Island agriculture and aquaculture producers, and fishers and supporting organizations. Protect the future availability of agricultural land for producers, including farm transition planning and implementation. Assist with on farm Food Safety improvements, including FSMA and HACCP Compliance Ocean State Procurement Portal registration: https://ridop.
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gov/ocean-state-procures-osp Finished Application in the GMS System Filled out budget template in eCivis GMS Necessary supporting documents (Lease agreements etc.) Grant Program Eligibility Request for Applications re: RI Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes 2025-2026 Program Timeline OCTOBER 6, 2025: Request for Applications (RFA) released DECEMBER 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM: Application Deadline APRIL 2026: Award Decisions Announced APRIL 2026: Grant Agreement Execution JUNE 30, 2026: All Grant Funds Obligated AUGUST 31, 2028: Final Reports Due Grant-related questions should be directed to DEM.
LASA@dem. ri. gov or (401) 222-2781.
Division of Agriculture staff are available to assist you during State of Rhode Island business hours, Monday– Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Assistance may not be available shortly before deadlines. Past LASA Grant Award Recipients Final Report for LASA Grant Awardees
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, individuals, businesses (e. g. , LLCs), and non-profit organizations in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program is funded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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