Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024
ID: 352665Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS)

Award Range

$25K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352665
Timeline
    Description

    The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA is offering the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) for Fiscal Year 2024, aimed at enhancing local and regional food business enterprises. This grant program seeks to fund projects that facilitate the processing, distribution, and marketing of locally produced agricultural products, with a focus on reducing food waste and improving food safety practices. With an estimated total funding of $10.5 million, the program anticipates awarding approximately 150 grants, ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 each. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 14, 2024, and can direct inquiries to FMLFPPgrants@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FMLFPPgrants@usda.gov
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    FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative Marketing and Promotion_Updated.pdf
    FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative Recruitment and Training_Updated.pdf
    FMPP and LFPP Project Narrative.pdf
    FMPP.pdf
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