USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local and Regional Food System Grants
Funding Amount
$27 million (total program funding)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local and Regional Food System Grants
Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Purpose: Fund innovative projects designed to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses.
Award Amount: $27 million in total grants available
Geographic Scope: United States (national program)
Focus Areas: Local and regional food systems, market development for food producers and businesses
Status: As of January 21, 2017, grants were announced as available
Contact: For more details, refer to USDA AMS official announcements
How to Apply
Application Process
For detailed application information, applicants should visit the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service website directly, as the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association page does not provide step-by-step application instructions.
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