Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Elk Run Vineyards, Inc. received a $100,000 Value Added Producer Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) on September 2, 2025. The award, which extends through September 2, 2027, supports the development and expansion of value-added agricultural products and direct producer-to-consumer marketing initiatives. As a value-added producer grant recipient, the awardee will develop enhanced agricultural products derived from locally produced commodities, likely including processing, packaging, and marketing activities designed to increase product value and market accessibility.

The FMLFPP supports projects that develop and coordinate local and regional food systems by funding activities such as value-added product development, marketing strategies, food safety improvements, and direct-to-consumer market expansion through farmers markets, agritourism, and online sales channels. Grant recipients are required to provide 25 percent matching funds in addition to the federal obligation. The two-year project period allows Elk Run Vineyards, Inc. to implement comprehensive value-added initiatives that strengthen Maryland's local food economy and enhance consumer access to regionally produced agricultural products.