The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) uses non-competitive cooperative agreements to provide funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to purchase foods produced within the state or within 400 miles of the delivery destination to help support local, and regional producers. The purpose of this program is to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency. The cooperative agreements allow the states, tribes and territories to procure and distribute local and regional foods and beverages that are healthy, nutritious, unique to their geographic areas and that meet the needs of the population. The food will serve feeding programs, including organizations such as food banks. In addition to increasing local food consumption, the funds will help build and expand economic opportunity for local producers.
All AMS grant and cooperative agreements include the AMS General Terms and Conditions as part of the Notice of Award and Grant Agreement. More information is provided in the most recent version of the AMS General Terms and Conditions under the Administrative and National Policy Requirements section.
Outreach
- List of Signed Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreements
- Media Toolkit
- Outreach Resources
- LFPA Program Contacts - These are the USDA AMS LFPA contacts assigned by region for technical support.
- State Agency Provided Contacts (Updated on 3/20/2023) - These contacts were provided by state agencies as a resource for more information about LFPA opportunities at the state level.
- Tribal Contacts
Resources
Participants of LFPA Plus must refer to program guidelines, FAQs, and resources on the LFPA Plus webpage.
- LFPA Guidance on Payment Options (pdf)
- NASDA GroupGAP Toolkit – Many growers and handlers demonstrate a commitment to food safety through third-party audits known as a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification. The toolkit helps producers understand GAP certification and how it can benefit their farm, and shows the steps to achieving certification and how to find help.
- Grants.gov
- SAM.gov
Disbursements
View Disbursements Chart for LFPA and LFS
LFPA Plus
- LFPA Plus webpage
- LFPA Plus Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 03/28/2023
- Webinar on LFPA Funding to Assist with Delays of CSFP and FDPIR Funds (8/14/2024)
LFPA FY22
- Recording of LFPA Webinar, December, 16, 2021
- LFPA Webinar Presentation Slides, December 16, 2021 (pptx)
- LFPA Program Overview One-Pager (pdf) updated on 12/1/2022
- LFPA Progress Report Instructions (pdf)
- Budget One Pager (pdf)
- Request for Applications Version 3 (pdf) updated 5/6/2022
- Project Narrative (pdf)
- LFPA Frequently Asked Questions - Updated 03/28/2023
For questions, email LFPA@USDA.gov