Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

The Lot 279, LLC was awarded a $250,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) on September 20, 2023. The grant will fund initiatives to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Eligible activities include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism, online sales platforms, food processing and distribution, marketing strategies, business planning, and food safety improvements. The project aims to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encourage value-added product development, facilitate regional food chain coordination, and promote new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste. The award has a performance period of 24 months, with a completion date of September 20, 2025.