Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026

The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) is a grant program that aims to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises. The program is part of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) umbrella program and is administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The program provides funding to eligible entities, including agricultural businesses, cooperatives, community-supported agriculture networks, economic development corporations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, producer networks, public benefit corporations, and regional farmers market authorities. The program has several key objectives, including increasing access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products, supporting the development of local and regional food systems, and promoting the use of value-added agricultural products. Some of the key features of the program include: * Eligible applicants: Agricultural businesses, cooperatives, community-supported agriculture networks, economic development corporations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, producer networks, public benefit corporations, and regional farmers market authorities * Funding: Approximately $13.84 million is available for funding, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 * Project duration: 24 months for planning projects, 24 months for turnkey projects, and 36 months for implementation projects * Cost sharing: A 25% cash or in-kind contribution is required from non-federal sources * Application process: Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and must include a project narrative, budget, and other supporting documents