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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 **What's Required to Apply** 1.
Ocean State Procurement Portal registration: https://ridop. ri. gov/ocean-state-procures-osp 2.
Finished Application in the GMS System 3. Filled out budget template in eCivis GMS 4.
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** #### DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **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 ### RI Agriculture Grant Opportunities * Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grant Program * Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program * Specialty Crop Block Grant Program * Organic Certification Cost Share Reimbursement * RI Produce Safety Improvement Mini Grants * Northeast Regional Food Business Center * Q&A for LASA applicants * LASA Grant Application Process Webinar * RI Food Policy Council: LASA Resources ### Past LASA Grant Award Recipients * Report: Five Years Of The Rhode Island Local Agriculture And Seafood Act Small Grant Program * 2020-2021 LASA Grantees * 2017 LASA Projects Showcase * 2016 LASA Projects Showcase * 2015 LASA Projects Showcase * 2014 LASA Projects Showcase **Ananda Fraser**, **Chief Program Development** RI Department of Environmental Management Phone: (401) 222-2781 ext.
2772411 235 Promenade Street Providence,RI 02908 General Information: 401-222-4700 After Hours Emergencies: 401-222-3070 **State of Rhode Island** Elected Officials State Agencies (A-Z)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Unspecified on the search results, but generally for those supporting local agriculture and seafood in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program is funded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Agriculture. 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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