[OMS_MANAGERS] Farmers Market Program Grant opportunity

[Sheri Stuart]

There is a short turn-around, but if you have an idea in mind, this
might be a great opportunity. Sheri
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June is a good month for local foods enthusiasts!  Yesterday, USDA’s
Agricultural Marketing Service (a sister agency to USDA Rural
Development) invited applications for their Farmers Market Promotion
Program (FMPP).   About $10 million in grants from $5,000 to $100,000
will be awarded to support the work of agricultural coops, nonprofits,
and public bodies (including Tribes) that help farmers connect directly
with consumers.  The deadline for FMPP applications is July 1, 2011.

FMPP is not just for Farmers Markets!  FMPP grants can also support
roadside stands, Community Supported Agriculture, agritourism, and
other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructure.  
 It is my understanding that the FMPP has not been a terribly
oversubscribed program in the past, so if you have a qualifying project,
your chances of success may be very good.  And one very nice feature of
FMPP is that no matching funds are required for FMPP eligibility.  
 For more details on this program, you can read the official notice
inviting applications here:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-01/pdf/2011-13483.pdf 
An application guide and other reference material is available here:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP 
 Please note that this is not a USDA Rural Development grant program,
so Oregon-RD staff cannot answer your FMPP questions.  Instead (and only
after you read the guidance that’s online because there are only 5
staffers available to the whole country), direct your questions to AMS
at 202-720-8317.
Jeff Deiss, Business & Cooperative Program Director
USDA Rural Development, Oregon State Office
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Ste. 801, Portland, OR 97232-1274
jeff.deiss at or.usda.gov; 503-414-3367 phone; 503-414-3394 fax
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)
 
Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
Oregon Main Street
725 Summer St., Suite C
Salem, OR  97301
503.986.0679
http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/


 
 
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