Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Reitano Vineyards LLC received a $250,000 Lamp Value Added Producer Grant from the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), CFDA 10.175, awarded on September 10, 2025. The project will be completed by September 10, 2027. This award supports the development and expansion of value-added agricultural products and direct producer-to-consumer marketing initiatives, consistent with the program's focus on strengthening local and regional food systems and increasing access to locally produced agricultural products.

As a value-added producer grant recipient, Reitano Vineyards LLC will implement activities that enhance its direct marketing capabilities, product development, or market expansion efforts within Virginia. The FMLFPP funds projects that develop value-added product lines, coordinate marketing strategies, and support local food business enterprises. Recipients are required to provide 25 percent matching funds in addition to federal support, and the grant term includes the option for a one-year extension to complete project objectives upon satisfactory progress.