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Farmers Market Promotion Program
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.
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.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service
Estimated Funding: $13,500,000
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service
Estimated Funding: $13,500,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Farmers Market Promotion Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=96578
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2022-02-28
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-06-15
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