At a glance
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The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) for 2026 is a grant from the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. It aims to help local and regional food businesses grow by supporting those that act as middlemen in getting products from producers to consumers. The goal is to make locally and regionally produced food more accessible and available.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any entity interested in developing or expanding local and regional food businesses that serve as intermediaries in the food supply chain. This means it's quite broad and could include businesses, nonprofits, or other organizations involved in agriculture and food distribution.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate involvement in local or regional food systems
- Not meeting cost-sharing or matching fund requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing the application deadline
- Proposing projects outside the scope of indirect producer-to-consumer marketing
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing or matching funds
- Proof of eligibility and involvement in local/regional food systems
- Organizational documents (e.g., business registration)
- Financial statements
Cautions
- Cost-sharing or matching funds are required
- Ensure your project aligns with the goal of increasing access to local food
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
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