Regional Food System Partnerships

The Regional Food System Partnerships program supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The program focuses on building and strengthening the viability and resilience of the local or regional food economy. Eligible applicants include partnerships between eligible entities and partners, and the program offers three project types: Planning and Design, Implementation and Expansion, and Farm to Institution. The program provides funding for projects that promote the development of local or regional food systems, and applicants must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and community engagement. Key aspects of the program include: • Building and strengthening local or regional food economy viability and resilience • Supporting partnerships that connect public and private resources • Fostering collaboration and community engagement • Promoting the development of local or regional food systems • Providing funding for Planning and Design, Implementation and Expansion, and Farm to Institution projects • Encouraging applications from partnerships that engage with smaller farms and ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, underserved producers, veteran producers, and/or underserved communities.