Regional Food System Partnerships
Program Updates
The FY 2025 grant application period is open. Applications are due on June 27, 2025. For any questions related to RFSP, contact IPPGrants@usda.gov.
Cotton Program
Upland Cotton Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills
The Food Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Act) initiates a program whereby payments will be made to eligible participants. The Regulations and Agreement (enclosed) set forth the terms and conditions under which the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) will make payments.
How do I administer the Award
What are my requirements for administering my grant?
You must follow the requirements provided in your Notice of Award, which refers to your grant’s General Terms and Conditions. You can find links to each active fiscal year at the Grants Terms and Conditions page.
How do I request a payment request?
You must complete and submit the following documentation:
Resources for Small and Mid-Size Meat Processors
USDA recognizes the fundamental role small and mid-size meat processors play in the meat supply chains. In alignment with various USDA meat initiatives resources from two AMS cooperative agreements are provided below to support small and mid-size processors.
Empowering meat and poultry processors in the Upper Midwest
E-Learning and Training Resources
- Organic Training Page - The National Organic Program provides a wide range of free training and outreach materials for organic farms, businesses, and organic certification agencies.
- FGISonline
FGIS Training
eBooks
Grain Grading Primer
Status of State and Tribal Hemp Production Plans for USDA Approval
This table summarizes the submission and approval status of State and Tribal hemp production plans. Once a plan is formally submitted, USDA has 60 days to approve or disapprove the plan. Once a plan is approved by USDA, it remains in effect unless suspended or revoked by USDA pursuant to the procedures described in the Final Rule, or unless the State or Tribe revises their plan and resubmits it for USDA approval.
Status Descriptors
Grant Webinars
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 will host webinars to help applicants understand the application process and requirements including eligibility.
Upcoming Webinars
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Applicant Webinar