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Regional Food System Partnerships Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This program supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems, focusing on strengthening the viability and resilience of regional food economies.
It funds both Planning and Design projects (24 months, $100,000-$250,000) and Implementation and Expansion projects (36 months, $250,000-$1,000,000). A 25% cash match from non-federal sources is required.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Partnerships are eligible, defined as an agreement between one or more eligible entities and one or more eligible partners. Eligible entities include producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, producer networks or associations, majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, community supported agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers' market authorities, and tribal governments. Eligible partners include state agencies or regional authorities, philanthropic corporations, private corporations, institutions of higher education, and commercial, federal, or farm credit system lending institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Regional Food System Partnerships Program is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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