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ActiveDepartment of Agriculture · 2026

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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Agency: Department of Agriculture
Funding: Recent federal obligations suggest $22,600,000 (2025).
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: State agency means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, U. S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs).

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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is sponsored by Department of Agriculture. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Food and Nutrition Service A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. _You are now leaving the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website and entering a non-government or non-military external link or a third-party site.

_ _ Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture_ * Nutrition Education & Food Safety * Meals for Schools and Childcare * Food Distribution & Emergency Assistance * Summer Nutrition Programs * Assistance for Older Adults * Farmers Market Programs * NAP Block Grants for Territories * Doing Business with FNS * Federal Register Notices * Contact FNS Press Office * Freedom of Information Act * USDA National Hunger Hotline [](http://www.

fns. usda. gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 3.

Farmers Market Programs 4. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to: * Provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. * Increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.

* Aid in the development of new and additional farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs.

Low-income seniors, generally defined as individuals who are at least 60 years old and who have household incomes of not more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines. SFMNP currently operates in 57 states. Check to see if your state agency operates a SFMNP.

We award grants to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments. The program is administered by state agencies such as a state Department of Agriculture or Aging. The Farm Bill provides federal funding for the program.

Ninety percent of federal funds support food costs and 10 percent of federal funds support administrative costs of the program.

* SFMNP Income Eligibility SFMNP Grant Data Program Data FMNP/SFMNP: Existing Flexibilities to Support Program Operations Policy Memos FNS-101: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Factsheets Publication of the 2020-2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Income Eligibility Guidelines Guidance Documents SFMNP/FMNP Map of Participating State Agencies Training and Outreach SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2018-2019) Policy Memos Comment Request: WIC FMNP and SFMNP - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Comment Request Information Collection - Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) Comment Request Information Collection: WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Comment Request Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Information Collection: Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (Form FNS-339) Comment Request Information Collection: Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (Form FNS-339) Comment Request SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2025-2026) Policy Memos Secretary Rollins’ Vision for the Department’s 16 Nutrition Programs Policy WIC FMNP and SFMNP FY 2022 Guidance Package Policy Memos Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program Factsheets SFMNP Grant Data Program Data FMNP/SFMNP: Existing Flexibilities to Support Program Operations Policy Memos FNS-101: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Factsheets Publication of the 2020-2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Income Eligibility Guidelines Guidance Documents SFMNP/FMNP Map of Participating State Agencies Training and Outreach SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2018-2019) Policy Memos Comment Request: WIC FMNP and SFMNP - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Comment Request Information Collection - Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) Comment Request Information Collection: WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Comment Request Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Information Collection: Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (Form FNS-339) Comment Request Information Collection: Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (Form FNS-339) Comment Request SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2025-2026) Policy Memos Secretary Rollins’ Vision for the Department’s 16 Nutrition Programs Policy WIC FMNP and SFMNP FY 2022 Guidance Package Policy Memos Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program Factsheets SFMNP Grant Data Program Data FMNP/SFMNP: Existing Flexibilities to Support Program Operations Policy Memos FNS-101: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Factsheets Publication of the 2020-2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Income Eligibility Guidelines Guidance Documents SFMNP/FMNP Map of Participating State Agencies Training and Outreach SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2018-2019) Policy Memos WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Modernization We support the modernization of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

SFMNP/FMNP Map of Participating State Agencies This map shows states and territories who participate in the SFMNP and/or the FMNP.

Final Rule: SFMNP Regulations, Nondiscretionary Provisions of PL 110-246 Page updated: September 08, 2025 * Non-Discrimination Statements _ Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture_ USDA Food and Nutrition Service - Customer Experience Survey **Responses will be used to improve the FNS website. ** Participation is voluntary and all responses are confidential. This survey will take around 3 minutes to complete.

**If you need immediate help with food**, please call the hunger hotline at 1-866-348-6479. For help getting started with food assistance, contact your state or local agency. **Do not include personally identifiable information (PII) when submitting this survey.

** Examples of PII include name, address, social security number, or phone number. A red asterisk (*) indicates a required field. Thank you for your response!

Your feedback will be used to improve the site and help us serve you better. I am satisfied with the service I received from this website. * Today's web experience increased my trust in USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.

* I was able to find the information I needed on this website. * The information on this website was easy to understand. * It took a reasonable amount of time to complete what I needed to do on this website.

* I understand the purpose of the information presented to me on this website. * Are there any other comments or feedback you'd like to leave about your web experience today? DO NOT include PII in this text box, it is not secure.

1000 characters allowed Which of the following do you identify with? (Choose all that apply) - [x] Adult Care Provider - [x] Assistance Recipient - [x] Child Care Provider Where are you located? (Zip Code) What is your highest level of education?

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0503-0024.

The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 3 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing the collection of information. An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints OMB Approval #0503-0024 · Expiration Date 04/30/2026

Eligibility Requirements

State agency means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, U. S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agency means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, U. S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offer?

The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $22,600,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Is Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program a federal grant?

Yes — Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is offered by Department of Agriculture and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.

Which states are eligible for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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