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"Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) is sponsored by USDA AMS. Supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems.
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Grants & Opportunities 4. Regional Food System Partnerships * How to Administer the Award * How to Become an Application Reviewer * Return to Grants and Opportunities The FY26 grant application period is now closed. Applications were due June 5, 2026.
Please refer to the AMS Transportation and Marketing Program Grants and Cooperative Agreements Late, Nonresponsive, and Incomplete Applications Policyfor more information. For any questions related to RFSP, contact IPPGrants@usda. gov. * FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (pdf) *The NOFO is a primary resource for information about the Regional Food System Partnerships Program.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance. RFSP offers two types of projects, 24-month Planning and Design and 36-month Implementation and Expansion Projects. Planning and Design projects range from $100,000 to $250,000, while Implementation and Expansion projects range from $250,000 to $1,000,000.
Eligible entities include producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, producer networks or associations, majority-controlled producer-based business venture, community supported agriculture networks or 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, institutions of higher education, private corporations, and commercial, federal or farm credit system lending institutions. The program requires cash-only cost share contributions in an amount equal to 25 percent of the total Federal portion of the grant.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational 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.
The published deadline was June 27, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) is funded by USDA AMS. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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