Regional Food System Partnerships

Applications are due by May 14, 2024.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service requests applications for the fiscal year 2024 Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems. Approximately $5 million will be available. Grants for Planning and Design projects range from $100,000 to $250,000, while Implementation and Expansion projects range from $250,000 to $1,000,000. A 25% cash match is required. Eligible entities include producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, producer networks or associations, majority-controlled producer-based business venture, community supported agriculture networks or associations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers market authorities, and tribal governments. Eligible partners include state agencies or regional authorities, philanthropic corporations, institutions of higher education, private corporations, and commercial, federal or farm credit system lending institutions.