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Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2024
Service
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Funding Available
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Match Required
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| Food, Agriculture & Nutrition |
Federal
USDA |
05-14-2024 | $10.5 M | Match Required |
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Final Application Due Date
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Funding Available
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Match Required
Status
- Expected Number of Awards 150
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
10.175 -- Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Description
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.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
See section 3.1 of the RFA.
Key Date(s)
- February 27, 2024: Last Updated Date
- February 27, 2024: Posted Date
- May 14, 2024: Current Closing Date for Applications
- May 14, 2024: Application Due Date
- June 13, 2024: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
2026901300