Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
Assistance Listings: 10.175 -- Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Last Updated: April 21, 2026
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
Description
Local Food Promotion Program
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| AMS_LFPP_NOFO_4-21-26_Final.pdf | AMS LFPP NOFO 4-21-26_Final.pdf | Apr 21, 2026 05:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 5, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$13,840,000
Program Funding
55
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
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
