Local Food Promotion Program FY2026, $25K-$500K Awards, Closes June 5
Summary
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service published the FY2026 Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) funding opportunity. The program supports local and regional food business enterprises engaged in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing. $13,840,000 in total funding is available for 55 expected awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Applications close June 5, 2026.
What changed
USDA AMS published the FY2026 Local Food Promotion Program notice, a competitive grant opportunity to support local and regional food enterprises engaged in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing. Total program funding is $13.84 million with expected awards of 55 grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. The opportunity requires electronic submission by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 5, 2026.
Eligible applicants should consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for details on eligible entities and partners. Organizations involved in local food systems, farmers markets, food hubs, or regional food distribution may qualify. Applicants must plan for cost-sharing or matching requirements.
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Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
Assistance Listings: 10.175 -- Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Last Updated: April 21, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). LFPP"s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2.0 Eligibility Section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a full list of eligible applicants and eligible entities (partners).
Grantor contact information
Description
Local Food Promotion Program
FMLFPPGrants@usda.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| AMSLFPPNOFO4-21-26Final.pdf | AMS LFPP NOFO 4-21-26_Final.pdf | Apr 21, 2026 05:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 5, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Application process
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Award
$13,840,000
Program Funding
55
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 21, 2026
Archive date:
July 5, 2026
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