USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program. Due 5/2. $15.4M Available.

Opportunity Title:

Farmers Market Promotion Program

Opportunity Number:

USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010

Description:

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 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.

Eligibility:

All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. Eligible applicants includes: Agricultural Businesses or Cooperatives, Producer Networks or Association, CSA Networks or Associations, Food Council, Local Governments, Nonprofit Corporations, Public Benefits Corporations, Economic Development Corporations, Regional Farmers Market Authorities, and Tribal Governments.

Total Amount Available:

$15,400,000

Maximum Award:

$500,000

Minimum Award:

$50,000

Application Deadline:

May 2, 2023

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