USDA Local Agriculture Market Program solicitations
Local Food Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). LFPP’s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.
| Project Type | Duration (Months) | Start Date* | End Date* | Minimum Award | Maximum Award | Match Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | 24 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2028 | $25,000 | $100,000 | 25% |
| Turnkey Projects (Both Types) | 24 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2028 | $50,000 | $100,000 | 25% |
| Implementation | 36 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2029 | $100,000 | $500,000 | 25% |
*Dates are approximate. Start dates are set at the time of the award.
Submission Due Date: June 5, 2026 8:59pm
Please see the Local food Promotion Program website for more information about this funding opportunity and access to the application materials.
Farmers Market Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). FMPP’s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.
| Project Type | Duration (Months) | Start Date* | End Date* | Minimum Award | Maximum Award | Match Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnkey Projects (Both Types) | 24 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2028 | $50,000 | $100,000 | 25% |
| Capacity Building | 36 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2029 | $50,000 | $250,000 | 25% |
| Community Development Training and Technical Assistance | 36 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2029 | $100,000 | $500,000 | 25% |
*Dates are approximate. Start dates are set at the time of the award.
Submission Due Date: June 5, 2026 8:59pm
Please see the Farmers Market Promotion Program website for more information about this funding opportunity and access to the application materials.
Regional Food System Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (FY) Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. RFSP purpose is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems.
| Project Type | Duration (Months) | Start Date* | End Date* | Minimum Award | Maximum Award | Match Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning & Design | 24 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2028 | $100,000 | $250,000 | 25% |
| Implementation & Expansion | 36 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2029 | $250,000 | $1,000,000 | 25% |
Submission Due Date: June 5, 2026 8:59pm
**Eligibility Note: ANR is not eligible to be the lead submitting entity as we have an active award for this program.
Please see the Regional Food Systems Partnership Program website for more information about this funding opportunity and access to the application materials.