Buy Local
This grant supports Kentucky restaurants and food service businesses in sourcing and promoting locally produced foods from Kentucky farmers through reimbursement incentives.
Funder: Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: December 31, 2025 (for January 2026 review) | Rolling monthly deadlines (last day of each month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000 per year; lifetime maximum $36,000 per applicant; award is 10% of direct KY farm impact, reimbursing up to 15% of eligible purchases for restaurants.
Summary: Supports Kentucky restaurants and food service businesses in sourcing and promoting foods produced by local family farmers and small businesses.
Key Information: Applicants must be Kentucky Proud® members; all funds are first-come, first-served.
Description
This program incentivizes Kentucky restaurants and food service businesses to purchase and serve locally produced foods, supporting the livelihoods of Kentucky farmers and food producers. By providing reimbursement for eligible purchases and marketing expenses, the initiative aims to connect consumers with fresh, nutritious, Kentucky Proud products while strengthening local agricultural economies.
