Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
This USDA grant funds partnerships to develop and expand local and regional food systems by connecting public and private resources, with about $4.71 million available for FY 2026.
Funder: Agricultural Marketing Service
Due Dates: June 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$1,000,000 per award; total program funding approx. $4.71M; project duration up to 2 years (Planning & Design) or 3 years (Implementation & Expansion)
Summary: Supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems in the U.S.
Key Information: 25% cash cost share required; only one RFSP award per applicant per cycle.
Description
The Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) program, administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, funds collaborative projects that strengthen local and regional food systems. The grant supports partnerships between public and private entities to plan, coordinate, and implement strategies that improve food system infrastructure, direct marketing, and value-added production. Projects must advance the development of local or regional food economies, encourage collaboration, and leverage non-federal resources to achieve measurable impacts.
