Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
Assistance Listings: 10.175 -- Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). LFPP's purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2.0 Eligibility Section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a full list of eligible applicants and eligible entities (partners).
Grantor contact information
Local Food Promotion Program FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
Email: FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| AMS_LFPP_NOFO_4-22-26_Compliant_Final.pdf | AMS LFPP NOFO 4-22-26_Compliant_Final.pdf | Apr 22, 2026 04:16 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived
Archived: July 5, 2026
Application process
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Award
Program Funding: $13,840,000
Expected awards: 55
Award Minimum: $25,000
Award Maximum: $500,000
Funding opportunity number
USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004
Cost sharing or matching requirement
Yes
Funding instrument type
Grant
Opportunity Category
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation
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Category of Funding Activity
Agriculture
Category Explanation
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History
Version: 2
Posted date: April 21, 2026
Archive date: July 5, 2026