Farmers Market Promotion Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-21-0002
- Agency
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on:• Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to- retail, direct producer-to-restaurant and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales;• Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;• Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products;• Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;• Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; • Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and• Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification andimprovements to food safety practices and equipment.Projects that aim to address COVID-19 impacts through these activities are welcome.
Update #1 ·
FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: • Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to- retail, direct producer-to-restaurant and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales; • Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; • Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; • Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development; • Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; • Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and • Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. Projects that aim to address COVID-19 impacts through these activities are welcome.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide.pdf | ||
| FY2021 FMLFPP Narrative Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2021_FMPP_RFA_COMPLIANT.pdf |
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