How do I administer the USDA Regional Food Business Centers Program?
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?
How do I apply for the USDA Regional Food Business Centers Program?
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.
USDA Regional Food Business Centers Program
Update
On July 15, 2025, USDA announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers program, with the exception that current Business Builder grants will continue. More information is available here.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Alaska/Pacific Seafood products
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.