The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. LAMP includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), and the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP).
FMPP is awarding almost $11.1 million to 43 projects FMPP FY2025 Description of Funded Projects across 28 states and territories. The program funds projects that support producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs, and online sales.
LFPP is awarding almost $11.1 million to 37 projects LFPP FY2025 Description of Funded Projects across 24 states and territories. The program supports local and regional food businesses that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing. The awarded projects focus on activities such as supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products; developing value-added products; and facilitating regional food chain coordination.
Through RFSP, about $4.7 million is being awarded to seven partnerships RFSP FY2025 Description of Funded Projects across 10 states. The program supports the development of relationships between local and regional food businesses and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, and governments, to increase local and regional foods in institutional cafeterias and meal programs.
LAMP and its accompanying grant programs are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and are funded through the 2018 Farm Bill. These programs require a 25% cost share amount of federal funds being requested. For more information, visit the AMS LAMP webpage.
