The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications from State and Tribal Governments for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.
Donor Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Country: U.S.
State: All States
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/05/2022
Size of the Grant: $400,000,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The goal will be to establish cooperative agreements with state governments and Tribal governments for the purpose of supporting local producers and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency. The program achieves this purpose in the overarching goals below:
- Provide an opportunity for States and Tribal Governments to strengthen their local and regional food system.
- Help to support local and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers through building and expanding economic opportunities.
- Establish and broaden partnerships with farmers/producers and the food distribution community, and local food networks, including non-profits to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods in rural, remote, or underserved communities.
Funding Information
- Up to $400 million is available from funds authorized under Section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2).
- Projects must be completed within 2 years from time of award. It is acceptable to complete a project before the scheduled performance period end date.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible entities include the State agencies, commissions, or departments that are responsible for agriculture, procurement, food distribution, emergency response or similar activities within the State. AMS will make only one award per State or territory; agencies within the State must coordinate if more than one agency wishes to implement this program. Awards to Tribal Governments are not considered a state agency award; additional awards will be made to Tribal Governments.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
