Expanded and Easier Access to LAMP Funding Now Available
On February 27, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $ 26 million available in competitive grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. This year features a few notable changes that align with NSAC’s priorities and advocacy to improve both access to LAMP and its effectiveness.
The deadline to apply for the FMLFPP and RFSP program is Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time via www.grants.gov.
The Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) is an umbrella program that includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), and Regional Food Systems Partnership (RFSP) program. LAMP was established in the 2018 Farm Bill to streamline program administration for these three programs and the Value-Added Producer Grant program (which …