USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-22-0001: Local Food Promotion Program
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 2022.
Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 100 awards worth $43.5 million in total. Applications closed on May 16, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$43.5 million
- Expected awards100
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004 | April 21, 2026 | Closed June 5, 2026 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-25-0004 | May 9, 2025 | Closed June 27, 2025 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-24-0011 | February 27, 2024 | Closed May 14, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-23-0011 | February 14, 2023 | Closed May 2, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-21-0001 | May 5, 2021 | Closed June 21, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 16, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 15, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Others - See RFA section on eligibility
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
LFPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: •Supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally, including value-added agricultural products;•Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;•Assisting with business development plans and feasibility studies;•Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets;•Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;•Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste;•Responding to changing technology needs in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing; and•Covering expenses related to cost 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-LFPP-G-22-0001 still open?
No. It closed on May 16, 2022.
Who can apply for Local Food Promotion Program?
Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Local Food Promotion Program?
Closed May 16, 2022. 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 $43.5 million in total across about 100 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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