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USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006 Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
General Information
| Document Type | Grants Notice |
|---|---|
| Funding Opportunity Number | USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | |
| Funding Instrument Type | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation | |
| Expected Number of Awards | 10 |
| Assistance Listings | 10.177 -- Regional Food System Partnerships |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | Yes |
| Version | Synopsis 2 |
|---|---|
| Posted Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Last Updated Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications | Jun 05, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications | Jun 05, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date | Jul 05, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | $ 4,710,000 |
| Award Ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
|---|---|
| Additional Information on Eligibility | See Section 2.2 Eligibility Section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a full list of eligible applicants and eligible entities (partners). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Agricultural Marketing Service |
|---|---|
| Description | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (FY) Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. RFSP purpose is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems.RFSP is part of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) umbrella program. AMS welcomes applications that meet LAMP goals (see section 3.1) to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets and enterprises, and value-added agricultural products.Approximately $4.71 million is available to fund applications under this solicitation. In FY2025, AMS funded 7 (6.5%) of the eligible applications received an awarded a total of $4,712,934.This announcement identifies the eligibility criteria for RFSP projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for an RFSP grant. AMS will award these grants competitively to eligible applicants proposing high quality projects that meet the purpose and requirements of the program. All applications will be reviewed using merit and evaluation procedures. |
| Link to Additional Information | https://www.ams.usda.gov/rfsp |
| Grantor Contact Information | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Regional Food System Partnerships IPPGrants@usda.gov IPPGrants@usda.gov |