Project Grant AM22FMPPOR1116
- This $10,716,878 Project Grant award, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331), will enable the Farmers Market Fund to expand its successful Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program across Oregon. The project aims to increase purchases and consumption of locally grown produce and culturally relevant foods by SNAP participants through a dollar-for-dollar incentive program at 101...
- The Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Inc. (dba Ocva) received a $952,200 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service on September 30, 2021 to implement a local and regional food system development project along the Oregon Coast. The funding is provided through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which supports the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems. Specifically, Ocva...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $240,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Infinite Tree, Inc. in Oregon. The two-year award, effective September 11, 2023, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as supporting farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, food processing and distribution, and marketing...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services is for $250,000 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding supports a 2-year project by Applegoat Valley Farm LLC in Oregon to develop, coordinate, and expand direct and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing channels for agricultural products. The project aims to increase access to locally and regionally produced goods, with a focus on supporting...
- The Oregon Farmers Market Association (OFMA) received a $700,287.66 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to create the Oregon Farmers Market Learning Network. The three-year program will establish a statewide community of practice of at least 90 farmers markets focused on peer-led knowledge exchange and expert technical assistance in four high-need training areas:...
- The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) was awarded a $936,919.75 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The grant will support CFSA in increasing the organizational capacity of seven partnering food hubs and the farmers they work with through implementing quality management systems, standard operating procedures, food safety plans, and direct technical assistance...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Oregon Coastal Flowers LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) on August 19, 2025. The grant supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems by enhancing direct and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing channels for agricultural products. The funding will be used by Oregon Coastal Flowers LLC, a business...
- This $615,142.57 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) will enable Sun Produce Cooperative to expand its community-supported agriculture (CSA) program from 250 to 500 subscribers by 2027, with a focus on increasing access to locally-sourced food in low-income and low-food access areas of the Phoenix metropolitan region. The project aims to increase sales by...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $500,100 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to Produce Box LLC. The three-year project grant will support Produce Box's efforts to develop a home delivery service for fresh fruits and vegetables from North Carolina farms to low-income families in food deserts. By expanding local food systems and increasing access to affordable, healthy options, this initiative addresses needs among both producers and...
- The Oregon State University was awarded a $781,004 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The grant will support the Meat of the Middle initiative to expand niche meat production and processing through training, education and peer support. Specifically, the awardee and sub-awardees Kitchen Table Consultants, Inc. will provide virtual short courses, business mastermind...
FULL FARM CSA LLC WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGHQUALITY ORGANIC LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD WITHIN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO INCREASE THE REACH OF ITS FULLDIET CSA PROGRAM BY FOCUSING ON NEW COMMUNITIES IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA SALEM CORVALLIS AND ALBANY WITH A PROJECTED GROWTH OF 280 SUBSCRIPTIONS TO NEARLY DOUBLE CURRENT. IN SUBSTANTIALLY INVESTING IN FOOD HANDLING EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES FULL FARM CSA LLC WILL REDUCE LABOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PACKING BOXES AND AT THE SAME TIME IMPLEMENT MARKETING SUPPORT ONLINE TO BOLSTER SALES AND ATTRACT NEW CONSUMERS. TARGET REVENUE INCREASE IS EXPECTED TO GO FROM 768000 ANNUALLY TO 1440000DIRECTLY BENEFITING FARMERS WITH UP TO DOUBLE THEIR PRODUCT SALES AND CONSUMERS WITH ONGOING AND NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS WITH THIS GREATER SUPPLY OF FRESH FOOD TO THE LOCAL MARKET.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 10/19/22 |