Open Call: Regional Food System Partnerships Grant Program (US)

The focus areas of the program include supporting partnerships that connect public and private resources, development of local and regional food systems, expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing, strengthening local and regional food markets and enterprises, and supporting value-added agricultural products under the broader Local Agriculture Market Program framework.

This grant program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Marketing Service as part of its efforts to improve regional food system infrastructure. The program aims to encourage collaborative partnerships that plan and develop stronger food systems at the local and regional level, ensuring better coordination between producers, markets, and supporting institutions.

The program provides competitive funding to eligible applicants proposing high-quality projects that align with its objectives. Applications are evaluated through merit-based review and structured evaluation procedures to ensure that selected projects demonstrate strong potential for impact and alignment with program goals. The total estimated funding available for this opportunity is 4.71 million dollars, with awards ranging from 100,000 dollars to 1,000,000 dollars.

Eligible applicants and partner entities are defined in the official program documentation, and applicants are required to review the eligibility section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for full details. Only those meeting the defined criteria are considered for funding under this program.

Through this initiative, selected partnerships are expected to enhance coordination across food systems, strengthen regional agricultural markets, and support the growth of sustainable food enterprises that improve access to locally produced agricultural goods.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.