Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004
USDA Local Food Promotion Program Grants for FY 2026
Buyer
Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA)
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
June 06, 2026
Identifier
USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004
NAICS
926140
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a grant opportunity for eligible organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Grants to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises - Focus on intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to local and regional agricultural products - No specific part numbers or product quantities; funding is for project-based services - Notable Requirements: - Approximately $13.84 million in total funding available - Individual awards range from $25,000 to $500,000, depending on project type - 25% cost share (cash or in-kind) required from applicants - Eligible applicants must register in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov - Projects may be planning, turnkey, or implementation, with durations of 24 or 36 months - Assistance Listing 10.175 (Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program) applies
Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). The program supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that act as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Approximately $13.84 million is available to fund applications, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 depending on project type. A 25% cost share (cash or in-kind) is required, and applications must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2026.