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Regional Food System Partnerships
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USDA |
06-27-2025 | $4.5 M | Match Required |
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- Expected Number of Awards 10
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
10.177 -- Regional Food System Partnerships
Description
The RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The RFSP focuses on building and strengthening local or regional food economy viability and resilience. Applicants will work with their partners to catalyze the development of local or regional food systems. Applicants will coordinate efforts within the partnership to set priorities, connect resources and services, and measure progress towards common goals. Partnerships are authorized to:Determine the size and scope of the local or regional food system in which the project"s goals, outreach objectives, and eligible activities are to be carried out,Coordinate with AMS to receive technical assistance, andConduct outreach and education for potential participation in the partnership agreement and eligible activities.Partnerships must bring a variety of financial and technical capabilities, demonstrate experience or readiness to work effectively and collaboratively with public and private entities across sectors, and present innovative, sustainable, and measurable approaches to achieving the project"s goals. RFSP grant recipients may apply for other LAMP programs on behalf of producers or eligible entities that desire to participate in eligible activities under the partnership agreement.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
See Section 2.0 Eligibility Section of the Request for Application (RFA)
Key Date(s)
- May 09, 2025: Posted Date
- May 12, 2025: Last Updated Date
- June 27, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
- June 27, 2025: Application Due Date
- July 27, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
RFSP Grant Program Questions: IPPGrants@usda.gov; Grants.gov Questions: support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726.
IPPGrants@usda.gov