Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program

Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service

The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) is a component of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). FMLFPP supports the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems through two competitive grant programs: (1) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and (2) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). FMPP grants fund direct producer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs (CSA), roadside stands

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Helps local food businesses and farmers' markets grow and connect directly with consumers. Provides funding for projects that improve access to local agricultural products.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service

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What Is This Program?

FMLFPP is a component of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). FMLFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets and local and regional food business enterprises to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated and located within the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to be considered eligible. Entities that are eligible to apply include: Agricultural businesses and cooperatives, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, Food councils, Economic development corporations, Local governments, Nonprofit and public benefit corporations, Producer networks or associations, Regional farmersโ€™ market authorities and, Tribal governments.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding and support to connect and cultivate regional food economies, develop business plans, feasibility studies, and strategies for value-added agricultural production and local food system infrastructure. Aims to strengthen regional food systems, expand mid-tier value chains, and improve income and economic opportunities for producers and food businesses through job creation. Also supports simplifying application and reporting processes.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: agriculture, food processing, food distribution, food systems development

Region: United States

Other Criteria: producers, food businesses, organizations engaged in regional food economies, public-private partnerships, community collaboration

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Determine what grant is right for you
  • Familiarize yourself with key application components
  • Draft your application
  • Review checklists to ensure all required elements are complete before submission
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/ams-lamp-grant-toolkits-application-support-page
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“ŽOptional Documents
  • Environmental review
  • IRB approval letter
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
๐Ÿ“ฅTemplates Available
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support from community partners are encouraged but not required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Costs associated with marketing local food products
  • Costs for developing farmers markets
  • Costs for training and education related to local food systems
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • Costs for non-local food products
  • Costs for general administrative expenses not directly related to the project
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes, can combine with other government funding
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of cash and in-kind contributions

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

FMLFPPgrants@usda.gov
202-690-1300

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium businesses in agriculture, food processing, food distribution industries located in United States.

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This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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