# USDA Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program (10.612)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-612-usda-local-and-regional-food-aid-procurement-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

USDA Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $33.8 million in 2 grants, about $16.9 million per award.

## Objectives

Through the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement (LRP) Program, FAS partners with private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, and the World Food Program to implement field-based projects that provide development assistance and emergency relief using locally procured commodities.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $33.8 million | 2 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | $33.8 million |