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.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
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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๐What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- ๐Steps 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
- ๐Application Portal
- https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/ams-lamp-grant-toolkits-application-support-page
- ๐คSubmission Method
- online
- ๐Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
๐What Documents Are Required?
- โ 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
- ๐Optional Documents
- Environmental review
- IRB approval letter
- ๐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ๐ฅTemplates Available
- โ๏ธSupporting Letters
- Letters of support from community partners are encouraged but not required.
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๐ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?
- ๐งพEligible Expenses
- Costs associated with marketing local food products
- Costs for developing farmers markets
- Costs for training and education related to local food systems
- ๐ซIneligible Expenses
- Costs for non-local food products
- Costs for general administrative expenses not directly related to the project
- ๐Expense Caps
- Administrative costs capped at 15%
- ๐ณPayment Model
- reimbursement
- โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
๐คIs Matching Funding Required?
- ๐Matching Required
- Yes
- ๐Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- ๐ฆEligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- ๐Stacking Rules
- Yes, can combine with other government funding
- ๐ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
- Documentation of cash and in-kind contributions
๐What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- ๐๏ธReporting Frequency
- annual
- ๐Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- ๐Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
- ๐ขBranding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
- ๐๏ธRecord Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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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.
Contact the program administrator for funding details.
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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