Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
The USDA’s 2026 Local Food Promotion Program funds projects that expand and coordinate local food businesses to improve access to regional agricultural products.
Funder: Agricultural Marketing Service
Due Dates: June 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$500,000 per award; approx. $13.84 million total; project duration 24–36 months depending on project type; 25% cost share required.
Summary: Supports the development and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that act as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM ET; strict eligibility and cost share requirements apply.
Description
The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides funding to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises. These enterprises must function as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing, aiming to improve access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program funds planning, implementation, and turnkey projects that build infrastructure, develop business plans, expand marketing, and strengthen local food systems.
