OpportunityTitle: Farmers Market Promotion Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: See Eligibility section in RFA
Description: FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: &#8226;Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant, and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales;&#8226;Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products;&#8226;Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; &#8226;Facilitating regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development;&#8226;Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; &#8226;Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and&#8226;Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants.gov Customer Support
GrantorContactText: Grants.gov Contact Center &lt;br/&gt;Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. &lt;br/&gt;support@grants.gov