What are my requirements for administering my cooperative agreement?

You must follow the requirements provided in your notice of award and in the AMS General Terms and Conditions 2023 (pdf) and Regional Food Business Centers Program Specific Terms and Conditions (pdf)

How do I submit a payment request?

When can I submit an application? 

The USDA Regional Food Business Centers application period is closed. The deadline for submitting applications to AMS was January 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. 

The USDA Regional Food Business Centers support farms and food businesses to create new market opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen their regional supply chains. In partnership with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the Regional Food Business Centers are operated by lead organizations and partner networks embedded across each region. They offer technical assistance, capacity building awards, and coordinate services to catalyze the growth of regional food economies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Alaska/Pacific Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.  Potential materials may include 111452 - PACIFIC ROCKFISH FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB, 111451 - PACIFIC WHITING FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB, 111453 - PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 250-350 PKG-20/2 LB, and 111454 - PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 350-500 PKG-20/2 LB.