Eligibility: Local and regional food entities

Region: Statewide

Notes: LAMP and its accompanying grant programs are administered by USDA AMS and are funded through the 2018 Farm Bill. LAMP requires a 25% cost share based on the amount of Federal funds requested. For FMPP and LFPP programs, the cost share can be in the form of cash and/or in kind contributions. For the RFSP program, the required cost share must be provided entirely as a cash contribution; in-kind contributions may be included as additional support but do not count toward meeting the cost share requirement.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $32.4 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to help local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. LAMP includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), and the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP). USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications for the grant programs until June 5, 2026.

Through FMPP and LFPP, USDA is making $27.68 million available. FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs (CSA), or online sales. LFPP funds projects that develop and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing such as shared-use kitchens, food hubs, and food incubators.