USDA Announces Options in Certifying AMS Livestock and Poultry Commodity Products
To provide greater flexibility to contractors that supply food for Federal nutrition assistance programs, including many small businesses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will make certification options available for meat and poultry products purchased under these programs.
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.