U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service grant funding to support local and regional food markets and enterprises; value-added agricultural products; and research, production, and marketing for U.S. agricultural products.
AMS hosts webinars to help applicants understand the application process and requirements to submit a complete and competitive application.
Upcoming Webinars
Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Applicant Webinar
Topic: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced approximately $13.84 million in competitive grant funding for the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The webinar will provide an overview of the program goals, eligibility, funding priorities, and tips for preparing a competitive application. For more information, please visit the LFPP webpage.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Applicant Webinar
Topic: U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), announced approximately $13.84 million in competitive grant funding for the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The webinar will provide an overview of the program goals, eligibility, funding priorities, and tips for preparing a competitive application. For more information, please visit the FMPP webpage.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) Applicant Webinar
Topic: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced $4.5 million in competitive grant funding for the Regional Food System Partnerships Program (RFSP) to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage resilience and development of local or regional food systems. The webinar will provide an overview of the program goals, eligibility, funding priorities, and tips for preparing a competitive application. For more information, please visit the RFSP webpage.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Past Webinars
Upcoming Applicant Office Hours
Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Office Hour
USDA AMS will host LFPP office hour to provide applicants with an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on eligibility, application requirements, and program priorities. Participants are encourage to come prepared with specific questions.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) Office Hour
USDA AMS will host RFSP office hour to provide applicants with an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on eligibility, application requirements, and program priorities. Participants are encourage to come prepared with specific questions.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Office Hour
USDA AMS will host FMPP office hour to provide applicants with an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on eligibility, application requirements, and program priorities. Participants are encourage to come prepared with specific questions.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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