Upcoming Grant Info Sessions
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There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to learn more about our 2017 Local Food Grant, and ask our grant manager direct questions.
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Two Grant Opportunities with USDA
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Between 2009 and 2012, the USDA granted over $540 thousand dollars to Metro Atlanta organizations to expand markets and EBT outreach.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced two grant opportunities that seek to support the development and expansion of local and regional food through business enterprises, domestic consumption, local food access and market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets.
The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) aims to increase domestic consumption of, and access to, locally and regionally produced agricultural products by expanding domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.
The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) offers grant funds with a 25% match to support the development and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises to increase domestic consumption of, and access to, locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets.
IF you are interested in completing market research, feasibility studies, business planning or implementation, learn more about the FMPP and LFPP grant opportunities.
Both applications are due by May 14th.
