These workshops have concluded.
April 8, Berkeley
April 10, Modesto
April 15, Davis
April 22, Redding
9 AM - 2 PM
Grant-writing workshops designed to help potential applicants understand, develop, and submit their Federal grant applications for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Objective: To teach participants techniques and skills to write effective grant proposals which will be useful across USDA agencies.
Who Should Attend: Open to all individuals and groups seeking to better connect agricultural producers and consumers through local food systems.
Questions?
Program: Jennifer Sowerwine, 510-664-7043
Logistics: UC ANR Program Support, Alex Zabelin, 530-750-1259, or Saundra Wais, 530-750-1260.
The AMS RFP has been released!
Grant applications for FSMIP, FMPP and LFPP must be submitted electronically through www.Grants.govby 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2015. Applicants should start the Grants.gov registration process as soon as possible to ensure that they meet the deadline.
AMS Administrator Anne Alonzo
"The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program is a key to USDA's efforts to revitalize rural economies by supporting local and regional food systems. The grant workshops will ensure that more communities and businesses across the country can participate in the competitive grant process with proposals that create real economic opportunities and help meet the growing demand for locally and regionally produced food."
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