This webinar discusses funding opportunities from the USDA, in particular the Farmers Market (FMPP), Local Food (LFPP) Promotion Program, and Regional Food Systems Partnerships Program (RFSP) Grants. These programs help with the development and expansion of local and regional food systems. The request for proposals are out with applications due on May 2nd.
Hear from experts with the USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service’s Grants Division and from a Wisconsin entrepreneur who has written and been awarded a LAMP grant.
- Amanda LaSala – RFSP Grants Management Specialist
- Angela Davis RFSP – Grants Management Specialist
- Matthew Mosier – FMLFPP Grants Management Specialist
- Bill Comstock – FMLFPP Grants Management Specialist
- Christy McKenzie – Pasture & Plenty, Founder and 2022 LFPP grantee
Read about previous RFSP awardees | Read about 2022 LFPP awardees. | Read about previous FMPP awardees.
Local Agriculture Market Program Grants Home Page
https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lamp
Local Food Promotion Program Grant RFP
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/2023_LFPP_RFA.pdf
Farmers Market Promotion Program RFP
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/2023_FMPP_RFA.pdf
Regional Food Systems Partnership Program RFP
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/2023_RFSP_RFA.pdf
