Farmers Market Promotion Program
The summary for the Farmers Market Promotion Program grant is detailed below.
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Farmers Market Promotion Program: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | Farmers Market Promotion Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-22-0002 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.175 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 16th, 2022 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 16th, 2022 |
| Posted Date: | February 28th, 2022 |
| Creation Date: | February 28th, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | June 15th, 2022 |
| Total Program Funding: | $13,500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | March 8th, 2022 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- See Eligibility section in RFA
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Farmers Market Promotion Program
- Grant Announcement Contact
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