The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $125,788.95 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Santa Monica on March 1, 2026, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to support regional food system partnerships. The award runs through February 29, 2028, with performance in California. The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets and local and regional food business enterprises to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.