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  • From: Leigh Hauter <lhh AT direcway.com>
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  • Subject: [Market-farming] Fwd: NCSA Update - FMPP Grants Available
  • Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 01:14:23 -0500



National Campaign For Sustainable Agriculture



FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM GRANTS AVAILABLE

AT LAST!

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will award new competitive grants, authorized by the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), to help expand opportunities for direct producer-to-consumer marketing. The FFPP was included in the 2002 Farm Bill, but this is the first year for which Congress has appropriated funding – $1 million.

PURPOSE:
The grants are targeted to help improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY:
Entities eligible to apply include: nonprofit corporations, agricultural cooperatives, local governments, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers market authorities and tribal governments. Individuals are NOT eligible to apply.

FUNDING LIMITS:
Approximately $1 million is allocated for fiscal year 2006, with no single proposal allowed to receive more than $75,000.

DEADLINE:
By May 1, close of business, AMS must receive applications and proposals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GUIDELINES, FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/FMPP/FMPPInfo.htm
http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/MSB/index.htm

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National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
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Phone: 202-544-5466
pam AT sustainableagriculture.net
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  • [Market-farming] Fwd: NCSA Update - FMPP Grants Available, Leigh Hauter, 03/17/2006

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