USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-24-0010: Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agricultural Marketing Service notices from 2024.
Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 150 awards worth $10.5 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 27, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$10.5 million
- Expected awards150
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005 | April 21, 2026 | Closed June 5, 2026 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-25-0005 | May 9, 2025 | Closed June 27, 2025 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-23-0010 | February 14, 2023 | Closed May 2, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-22-0002 | February 28, 2022 | Closed May 16, 2022 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-21-0002 | May 5, 2021 | Closed June 21, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 14, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 13, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See section 3.1 of the RFA.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program awards averaged $256,472; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (40% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (10.175) awarded $345 million across 1,346 grant awards, an average of $256,472 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Iowa | 3 | $2.6 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Wholesome Harvest Co-Op | Maryland | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | Arkansas | 2 | $1.2 million |
| The Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League Inc | California | 2 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-24-0010 still open?
No. It closed on May 14, 2024.
Who can apply for Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024?
Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024?
Closed May 14, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $10.5 million in total across about 150 awards.
Who has won Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Iowa State University of Science and Technology, University of Wisconsin System, Wholesome Harvest Co-Op. The program made 1,346 awards worth $345 million in that time.
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