FOA-Local Food Promotion Program (USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001); May 11, 2021

 

Agency

US Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)

 

Description

The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) is a component of the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which is authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill under the Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP). The goal of LFPP grants are to develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. LFPP offers both Planning and Implementation projects. 

 

LFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on:

 

·        Supporting and promoting local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing;

·        Supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally, including value-added agricultural products;

·        Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;

·        Assisting with business development plans and feasibility studies;

·        Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets;

·        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 indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; and

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

 

A minimum 10% cost match is required.

 

Announcement Number:

USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001

 

Closing Date:

May 11, 2020

 

Link to Full Announcement

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

 

Contact Information

202-720-0933

USDALFPPQuestions@ams.usda.gov