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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
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
Other
Additional information
See Section 2.0 Eligibility Section of the Request for Application (RFA)
Grantor contact information
Description
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Award
$4,500,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-25-0002
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:
May 9, 2025
Archive date:
July 27, 2025
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