Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026

The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is a competitive grant program that aims to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program is part of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) umbrella program and is administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program provides funding for projects that support the development of local and regional food systems, including farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Eligible applicants include agricultural businesses, community-supported agriculture networks, economic development corporations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, producer networks, public benefit corporations, regional farmers market authorities, and tribal governments. The program requires a 25% cash or in-kind contribution from non-federal sources. The application period for the 2026 fiscal year is from April 21, 2026, to June 5, 2026. Some key points to consider for this opportunity include: * The program supports the development of local and regional food systems. * Eligible applicants include a variety of entities, such as agricultural businesses and nonprofit corporations. * A 25% cash or in-kind contribution from non-federal sources is required. * The application period is from April 21, 2026, to June 5, 2026. * The program provides funding for projects that support direct producer-to-consumer markets.