USDA Funding Opportunities Closing Soon – May 14 Deadline

The USDA is currently offering significant funding opportunities through three key programs, each with application deadlines on May 14. These programs aim to enhance local food systems, markets, and regional food partnerships. Here are the highlights:

1. Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP): Supports the processing, distribution, aggregation, or storage of locally or regionally produced food products. Offers Planning, Implementation, and other project grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Matching funds of 25% are required.
   • LFPP Details
2. Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP): Enhances farmers’ markets through Capacity Building and Community Development projects, with funding from $50,000 to $500,000. Matching funds of 25% are required.
   • FMPP Details
3. Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP): Focuses on Planning and Design, and Implementation and Expansion projects, offering grants from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Requires cash-only matching contributions of 25%.
   • RFSP Details

All applicants must be based in the US or its territories and can include a wide range of entities from businesses to tribal governments.

This is a great opportunity for entities involved in local and regional food systems to secure support for their initiatives. Ensure your applications are in before the May 14th deadline!