# Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-ams-10185-cplfs000-22-0001-local-food-for-schools-cooperative-agreement-program-lfs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338749

> Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants to state and local governments. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $200 million in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-AMS-10185-CPLFS000-22-0001 |
| Agency | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $200 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.185 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications from state governments for the Local Food for Schools (LFS) Program. The goal will be to establish cooperative agreements with state governments for the purpose of purchasing domestic, locally grown foods from local producers, small businesses, and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers for distribution to schools. AMS will make only one award per state government; agencies within the state must coordinate if more than one agency wishes to implement this program. The state governments can also partner with local organizations. Up to $200 million is available from funds authorized under section 5(c) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 USC 714c(c)). This announcement identifies the eligibility criteria for LFS applicants, the application forms, and associated instructions needed to apply for an LFS award. AMS encourages applications that benefit both small businesses and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers and provides food distribution to schools. For cooperative agreements intending to serve these entities, applicants should engage and involve those beneficiaries when developing projects and applications. AMS would like these relationships and purchase and distribution channels to continue past the conclusion of this program.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-AMS-10185-CPLFS000-22-0001 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2022.

### Who can apply for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS)?

Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS)?

Closed August 31, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $200 million in total across about 50 awards.