# USDA Awards $32.2M Local Food Grants

On November 5, 2026, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service awarded more than **$32.2 million** to 99 projects through three Local Agriculture Market Program initiatives: Farmers Market Promotion, Local Food Promotion, and Regional Food System Partnerships. These are completed grant awards, not an open solicitation. For contractors and service providers, the published award lists identify funded organizations that may need implementation, technical-assistance, distribution, marketing, or institutional-food partnership support.

- The awards include $13.8 million for 45 Farmers Market Promotion projects, $13.8 million for 46 Local Food Promotion projects, and $4.6 million for eight Regional Food System Partnerships.
- Organizations can review the award lists to identify recipients and assess potential downstream work; the awards themselves do not guarantee subcontracting or establish open procurement opportunities.
- Organizations interested in future funding can monitor AMS for subsequent grant cycles.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

### Sources
- [USDA Awards $32.2 Million to Support Farmers and Connect More Americans with Local Foods | Agricultural Marketing Service](https://www.ams.usda.gov/press-release/usda-awards-322-million-support-farmers-and-connect-more-americans-local-foods) - USDA