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Find similar grantsLocal Food Promotion Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. Supports projects that develop and expand local and regional food business enterprises.
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Grants & Opportunities 4. Local Food Promotion Program ### Local Food Promotion Program * How to Administer the Award * How to Become an Application Reviewer * Return to Grants and Opportunities The FY26 grant application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026.
For any questions regarding LFPP, please contact FMLFPPgrants@usda. gov. * FY26 LFPP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (pdf) *The NOFO is a primary resource for information about the Local Food Promotion Program grant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance.
LFPP offers four types of projects, 24-month Planning, 36-month Implementation, 24-month Turnkey Marketing and Promotion, and 24-month Turnkey Recruitment and Training. Planning projects range from $25,000 to $100,000, while implementation projects range from $100,000 to $500,000. Each of the turnkey project options is available for a defined set of activities, with funding amounts ranging from $50,000 and $100,000.
Eligible entities may apply if they support local and regional food business enterprises that process, distribute, aggregate, or store locally or regionally produced food products.
All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to be considered eligible. Entities that are eligible to apply include: * Agricultural businesses and cooperatives. * Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations.
* Economic development corporations. * Nonprofit and public benefit corporations. * Producer networks or associations.
* Regional farmers’ market authorities. The program requires cost share contributions in an amount equal to 25 percent of the total Federal portion of the grant. For more information, go to the LFPP Awarded Grants webpage.
## Additional Information * FMLFPP Research Brief (pdf) * AMS will be hosting a webinar for applicants. To register,visit our AMS Grant Webinars page. * LAMP Grant Toolkit & Application Support Reasonable Accommodation Services Non-Discrimination Statement Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture FacebookTwitterYouTubeGovDeliveryInstagramFlickrRSS
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe the specific issue, problem, or need addressed by the project and the project's objectives.
Describe how the project helps develop, coordinate, or expand local and regional food businesses.
Identify and describe intended beneficiaries and how they will be engaged as active participants.
Describe the project's proposed geographic focus area and why it is appropriate.
Present a clear, well-conceived work plan with realistic schedule and measurable tasks.
Describe the qualifications of the applicant team and key partners/collaborators.
Provide a detailed budget narrative justifying each budget line item.
Describe how the project will be sustained beyond the grant period of performance.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Agricultural businesses, cooperatives, community supported agriculture networks, food councils, economic development corporations, local governments, nonprofit and public benefit corporations, producer networks or associations, regional farmers’ market authorities, and tribal governments. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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