FOA-Farmers Market Promotion Program (USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-21-0002); June 21, 2021

 

Agency

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)

 

Description

USDA-AMS requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on:

 

·        Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales;

·        Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;

·        Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products;

·        Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;

·        Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; 

·        Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and

·        Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment.

 

Projects that aim to address COVID-19 impacts through these activities are welcome.  A minimum 10% cost match is required.

 

Announcement Number:

USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-21-0002

 

Closing Date:

June 21, 2021

 

Link to Full Announcement

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/2021_FMPP_RFA.pdf

 

Contact Information

202-720-0933

USDAFMPPQuestions@ams.usda.gov