Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026

The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Fiscal Year 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity, administered by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), invites applications for approximately $13.84 million in grant funding. The program supports the development and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises, focusing on indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to agricultural products. Eligible applicants include agricultural businesses, cooperatives, local governments, and non-profits. Projects can be of four types: Planning ($25,000-$100,000 for 24 months), Implementation ($100,000-$500,000 for 36 months), Turnkey Marketing and Promotion ($50,000-$100,000 for 24 months), and Turnkey Recruitment and Training ($50,000-$100,000 for 24 months). A 25% cash or in-kind cost share is required. Applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 5, 2026, via Grants.gov. Priority consideration is given to projects benefiting underserved communities or those under a Regional Food Systems Partnership project.