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FSA will generate pre-filled ECAP applications for producers based on their acreage of eligible commodities on FSA-578. Beginning in late-March 2025, FSA will mail those pre-filled applications to producers who had reported their 2024 crop year acreage of eligible commodities by March 10, 2025. Producers with a level 2 eAuthentication account or a login.gov account may complete their application electronically by visiting https://www.fsa.usda.gov/​ecap.
Applicants must submit the FSA-63 ECAP, Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) Application, electronically or to their local FSA county office [9]  by August 15, 2025. Applicants will submit one application that includes all eligible acreage in all counties nationwide.
To apply for ECAP, an applicant must have also reported their planted and prevented planted acreage of eligible commodities to FSA on FSA-578 and filed a notice of loss for acres that were prevented from being planted on CCC-576, if applicable. FSA will not accept applications on which producers have manually entered acreage data except in situations where adjustment of eligible acres is required as explained in the Eligible Acreage section of this document.
Producers who had not reported planted and prevented planted acreage on FSA-578 and filed a notice of loss for prevented planted acreage using CCC-576 by March 10, 2025, must submit those forms as described in the Eligible Acreage section of this document by August 15, 2025. Once submitted, FSA will generate a pre-filled ECAP application for the producer to complete and sign.
Applicants must also submit the following eligibility forms to FSA by August 17, 2026, if not already on file with FSA for the 2024 program year:
- AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet, for new applicants and applicants who need to update their information;
- CCC-901, Member Information for Legal Entities, if applicable;
- CCC-902E, Farm Operating Plan for an Entity; if applicable;
- CCC-902I, Farm Operating Plan for an Individual, if applicable;
- CCC-943, 75% of Average Gross Income from Farming, Ranching, or Forestry Certification, for producers and members of legal entities who are requesting an increase to the payment limitation;
- AD-1026 Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification, for the producer and affiliated persons, as specified in7 CFR 12.8; and
- SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form.[10] 


Kathy Sayers

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing this notice announcing the funding for ECAP, which will provide economic assistance payments to eligible producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. ECAP is a new FSA program authorized by the American Relief Act, 2025. This notice also announces the eligibility (commodities, acres, producers, and losses), payment calculations, payment limitations, and how to apply (pre-filled application and any required adjustments) for ECAP.



ECAP will use up to $10 billion to issue 1-time economic assistance payments to eligible producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. These payments are intended to help farmers cope with losses from natural disasters and a difficult farm economy, and will help preserve family farms and ranches across the country while also continuing to ensure food and agricultural security for our nation.

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

A price safety net or insurance on a product that might face situational changes.

Insurance

How to Apply

Thoroughly read the FY25 FMPP Request For Applications (RFA) (pdf) and make sure you have your application materials together before continuing. Contact your local USDA service center if you need assistance.
In addition to preparing your application, you will need to complete the following steps to apply for a grant:
1. Apply for a DUNS number
2. Register with System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
3. Register with www.grants.gov

Each application must include the following forms:
- FMLFPP Narrative Form (docx)
- FMLFPP Turnkey Narrative Form (docx)
- FMLFPP Project Narrative Guide (pdf)
- Verification of Matching Funds Template (docx)
- Forms SF-424 can be found with the www.grants.gov website application submission.
- Partner Organization Letter Template (docx)
- Evidence of Critical Resources and Infrastructure Letter Template (docx) [If applicable]
- Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement [If applicable]

Submit your application on grants.gov by searching for opportunity number USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-22-0002.

USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Grants Division

The Farmers Market Promotion Program (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 by developing, coordinating, expanding, and providing outreach, training, and technical assistance to domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, online sales or other direct producer-to-consumer (including direct producer-to-retail, direct producer-to-restaurant and direct producer-to-institutional marketing) market opportunities. A 25% match is required.



All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated and located within the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to be considered eligible. Entities that are eligible to apply include:
- Agricultural businesses and cooperatives
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations
- Food Councils
- Economic development corporations
- Local governments
- Nonprofit and public benefit corporations
- Producer networks or associations
- Regional farmers' market authorities
- Tribal governments

A payment that requires some percentage of matching contributions by the recipient.

Cost Share

- FMLFPP FAQs
- FMLFPP Research Brief (pdf)
- AMS will be hosting a webinar for applicants. To register, visit our AMS Grant Webinars page.
- FMPP will offer office hours on: 
- June 3 at 1:00pm. To register, Click Here.
- June 17 at 1:00pm. To register, Click Here.
- FY25 LAMP Overview Webinar Recording: Passcode: 0&R+5w5%
- LAMP Grant Toolkit & Application Support
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Farmers Market

Trade Relief

Agritourism

Local Food

Food Systems

Marketing

Recreation

Apply using the application form below. Applications must include:
- A statement about the applicant’s career goals for working in agriculture and how this scholarship will support her academic pursuits. (500 words or less)
- A college transcript (to date)
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation

In keeping with the mission to empower women in agriculture through education, involvement, and action, the Kentucky Women in Agriculture organization offers a scholarship for women who are full-time students entering their junior year in college through graduate school. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate the degree they are seeking relates to agriculture, demonstrate need, and be enrolled as a full-time student.



1. Be a female with residence in Kentucky.
2. Entering junior year through graduate school in a Kentucky school or affiliate school (e.g. Auburn or Perdue veterinary schools) with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Must submit college transcript to date.

Stewardship

Socially Disadvantaged

Historically Underserved

1. Prior to the release of funds, the scholarship recipient must submit a tuition invoice and class schedule for the next semester of classes to verify enrollment in university course work.
2. The scholarship award will be $1,000.00 and will be paid to the applicant in one $500.00 increment each semester. The applicant will be notified by the Kentucky Women in Agriculture organization in writing by July 30.
3. All personal information will be kept confidential. The winner’s name will be posted on the KWIA website by September 1.
4. Applications will be judged on the following criteria: 
    a. Desire to work in the field of agriculture - 40 pts.
    b. Financial need (Please submit FAFSA summary page) - 30 pts.
    c. Academic record - 20 pts.
    d. Extra-curricular activities - 10 pts.
5. The chosen applicant will be asked to submit a photograph and sign a release for publication.
6. The chosen applicant will be invited to the KWIA annual meeting to be recognized for her accomplishments.﻿

- FY 2025 LFPP Request for Applications (RFA) (pdf)
- *The RFA is a primary resource for information about the Local Food Promotion Program grant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance.
- How to Apply


The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) funds projects that develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to&#x2004;help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Grants can be used for the planning stages of establishing or expanding a local and regional food business enterprise or to improve or expand a food business that supports locally and regionally produced agricultural products and food system infrastructure by performing feasibility studies, market research, training and technical assistance for the business enterprise and/or for producers working with the business enterprise.



The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) funds projects that develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Grants can be used for the planning stages of establishing or expanding a local and regional food business enterprise or to improve or expand a food business that supports locally and regionally produced agricultural products and food system infrastructure by performing feasibility studies, market research, training and technical assistance for the business enterprise and/or for producers working with the business enterprise.

Eligible entities may apply if they support local and regional food business enterprises that process, distribute, aggregate, or store locally or regionally produced food products. Such entities may include:

All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated and located within the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to be considered eligible. Entities that are eligible to apply include:
- Agricultural businesses and cooperatives.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations.
- Food councils.
- Economic development corporations.
- Local governments.
- Nonprofit and public benefit corporations.
- Producer networks or associations.
- Regional farmers’ market authorities.
- Tribal governments.

- FMLFPP FAQs
- FMLFPP Research Brief (pdf)
- AMS will be hosting a webinar for applicants. To register, visit our AMS Grant Webinars page.
- LFPP will offer office hours on: 
- June 5 at 1:00pm. To Register, Click Here. 
- June 16 at 1:00pm. To Register, Click Here. 
- FY25 LAMP Overview Webinar Recording: Passcode: 0&R+5w5%
- LAMP Grant Toolkit & Application Support

Request for Proposals - MPEM Grant 2025
How to Fill Out Your Online Application

Eric Nooker

The AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant offers designated grants to facilitate the start-up, modernization, or expansion of meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing businesses. The intent of the program is to increase sales of Minnesota-raised livestock products by investing in equipment and physical improvements that support processing, capacity, market diversification, and market access.



Individuals, farmers, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, non-profits, educational institutions, local governments, and Tribal Governments are eligible to apply.
You must explain how your project will increase the sales of Minnesota-raised livestock products and/or increase market access. This program aims to fund projects that impact many farmers.
MDA will prioritize projects that create additional meat/poultry slaughter capacity in addition to projects that increase access to Kosher/Halal markets.

Livestock

Eggs

Dairy

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep

Specialty Livestock

Dried Eggs

Frozen Eggs

Liquid Eggs

Shell Eggs

Butter

Cheese

Milk

Yogurt

Beef Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Feeder Cattle

Slaughter Cattle

Calves

Heifers

Steers

Bulls

Barrows

Boars

Feeder Pigs

Hogs

Sows

Chickens

Cornish Hens

Ducks

Geese

Turkey

Ewes

Lambs

Rams

Alpacas

Beefalo

Bison

Buffalo

Caribou

Deer

Emus

Goats

Guinea Pigs

Llamas

Mink

Mohair

Ostrich

Pheasants

Quail

Rabbits

Reindeer

Water Buffalo

Cow Milk

Goat Milk

Beef Bottom Round

Beef Brisket

Beef Chuck Roast

Beef Eye Round

Beef Flank Steak

Beef Flat Iron Steak

Beef Heart

Beef Liver

Beef London Broil

Beef NY Strip Steak

Beef Oxtail

Beef Rib Steak

Beef Rump Roast

Beef Short Ribs

Beef Sirloin

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Beef Skirt Steak

Beef Soup Bones

Beef Stew Meat

Beef Tongue

Beef Top Round

Beef Whole Filet

Ground Beef

Broilers

Chicks

Fryers

Layers

Pullets

Roasters

Ducklings

Goslings

Poults

Toms

Ground Lamb

Lamb Chops

Lamb Heart

Lamb Leg

Lamb Liver

Lamb Shank

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb Stew Meat

Bison Calf

Bison Meat

Bucks

Nannies

Slaughter Goats

Certification

Distribution

Diversification

Events

Trade Show

HVAC

Lighting

Repairs

Certified Organic

MDA expect to award up to $1.4 million in Fiscal Year 2023. The minimum award is $1,000 and the maximum award is $150,000.
This grant requires a cash match. For the match:
- You are responsible for 50% of the first $50,000 to receive up to a $25,000 reimbursement.
- For costs after the first $50,000, you are responsible for 75% of the total remaining cost to receive 25% reimbursement, up to a maximum grant award of $150,000.

Apply through MDA's online application system.
- If you are a new user, you will need to create an account.
- Once you are logged in, select New Markets: Marketing Investment Cost-Share Program (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023).
If this is your first time applying for reimbursement, you must also submit a W-9 (Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification) by either:
- Uploading a completed and signed IRS form W-9 (PDF), or
- Within the application system, completing the online W-9 PowerForm hosted by DocuSign.

Brian Erickson

Jennifer Alexander

The AGRI New Markets Cost-Share Program can help your Minnesota farm or branded food, beverage, or pet food company take advantage of market opportunities through E-commerce, digital and e-mail marketing, Business-to-Business (B2B) tradeshows (virtual and in-person), and store demos.

This year's program combines two previous programs – the _E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Cost-Share_ and the _Wholesale Cost-Share_.

**MDA processes applications as they come in (first-come, first-served) until the application deadline or the funds are gone, whichever is first.** 



The AGRI New Markets Cost-Share Program can help your Minnesota farm or branded food, beverage, or pet food company take advantage of market opportunities through E-commerce, digital and e-mail marketing, Business-to-Business (B2B) tradeshows (virtual and in-person), and store demos.
This year's program combines two previous programs – the E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Cost-Share and the Wholesale Cost-Share.
MDA processes applications as they come in (first-come, first-served) until the application deadline or the funds are gone, whichever is first. 

To apply for either of these programs, your business must be:
- A Minnesota farm, or a branded food, beverage, or pet food making company registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State, 
- A small-to-medium enterprise, which is an entity with fewer than 500 employees, AND
- A current holder of an MDA Food or Feed License or Minnesota Grown License number
You must also agree to:
- Promptly return post-event and follow-up surveys that ask for information including the number of leads generated and sales projections.
- Retain receipts and records for three years and make them available for audit or inspection by the MDA or state auditor on request.

- How to Fill Out Your Online Application

These cost-share programs are reimbursed at a rate of 50% of eligible investment made.

- FY 2025 Request For Applications (RFA) (pdf)
- *The RFA is a primary resource for information about the Regional Food System Partnerships Program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance.
- How to Apply


The Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) program supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The program focuses on strengthening the viability and resilience of regional food economies through collaboration and coordination. In 2020, USDA awarded 23 partnerships in 15 states. 



Being a partnership program, applicants must consist of multiple entities and organizations. This program is not intended for projects conducted by single organizations with several collaborators, but rather for multi-sector partnerships of organizations coming together on more or less equal footing to execute multi-faceted projects. A partnership is an agreement between one or more eligible entities and one more eligible partner.

Partnerships that include “Limited Resource Entities” are strongly encouraged to apply. AMS defines “Limited Resource Entities” as any organization that provides technical assistance services to and engages historically underserved farmers and ranchers in addressing their needs. See USDA definition of Historically Underserved Groups for further information.

Eligible Partners include:
- State Agencies or Regional Authorities
- Philanthropic Corporations
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Commercial, Federal or Farm Credit System Lending Institutions
- Private Corporations 

Eligible Entities include:
- Individual producers
- Farmer or rancher cooperatives, producer networks or associations
- Majority-controlled producer based business ventures
- Food Councils (a.k.a food policy council)
- Community Supported Agriculture Networks or Associations
- Local Governments
- Nonprofit Corporations
- Public Benefit Corporations
- Economic Development Corporations
- Regional Farmers Market Authorities
- Tribal Governments

- AMS will host a webinar for applicants. To register, visit our AMS Grant Webinars page
- RFSP will offer an office hours on June 12 at 2:00pm. To register, Click Here. 
- RFSP FAQ (pdf)
- FY25 LAMP Overview Webinar Recording: Passcode: 0&R+5w5% 
- LAMP Grant Toolkit & Application Support

As a program designed to use public investment to catalyze the development and expansion of local and regional food economies, RFSP grants require a non-federal cash match equal to 25% of the total amount of federal funding provided. As a result, in-kind contributions do not count towards the match; however, in-kind contributions do contribute to priority consideration during the administrative review portion of the application process.

**Interested in applying? You could get a subscription to Ambrook subsidized by this grant.** This grant covers software costs for financial management and bookkeeping tools - Ambrook helps you track your income and expenses, by enterprise, so you&#x2004;can run a financially sustainable business. Questions? Go to ambrook.com to learn more or contact sherry@ambrook.com to incorporate this into your grant. 


The Southwest Regional Food Business Center’s (SWRFBC) Business Builder Award Program will support supply chain resiliency and pandemic response by building the capacity of small and mid-sized food producers, businesses, or networks of businesses. Between 2025-2027, the SWRFBC will be distributing $4.1 million in awards across our region. Awards are intended to support the development of local and regional food supply chains by providing capital directly to businesses to access and/or expand market outlets and connect with local and regional supply chains.  

The SWRFBC’s Business Builder Award Program’s overarching goal is to strengthen the viability of small and mid-sized farm and food businesses through:

- Developing strong and compliant farm and food business

- Expanding access to new or existing markets

- Increasing and/or diversifying the revenue of farm and food businesses

- Developing food supply chains




Interested in applying? You could get a subscription to Ambrook subsidized by this grant. This grant covers software costs for financial management and bookkeeping tools - Ambrook helps you track your income and expenses, by enterprise, so you can run a financially sustainable business. Questions? Go to ambrook.com to learn more or contact sherry@ambrook.com to incorporate this into your grant. 

The Southwest Regional Food Business Center’s (SWRFBC) Business Builder Award Program will support supply chain resiliency and pandemic response by building the capacity of small and mid-sized food producers, businesses, or networks of businesses. Between 2025-2027, the SWRFBC will be distributing $4.1 million in awards across our region. Awards are intended to support the development of local and regional food supply chains by providing capital directly to businesses to access and/or expand market outlets and connect with local and regional supply chains.  
The SWRFBC’s Business Builder Award Program’s overarching goal is to strengthen the viability of small and mid-sized farm and food businesses through:
- Developing strong and compliant farm and food business
- Expanding access to new or existing markets
- Increasing and/or diversifying the revenue of farm and food businesses
- Developing food supply chains


- Agricultural producers, growers, value-added producers
- Aggregator, distributor, processor, food hub
- Cooperative, non-profit organization
- Retailer, farmers market
All applicants must be small (gross annual sales less than $350,000) to mid-sized (gross annual sales greater than $350,000 but less than $1 million). 
Each state in our region–Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah–is coordinating the Business Builder Award Program for eligible businesses located within their state. Please visit your state’s Business Builder webpage to learn more about the funding and award timelines, award amounts, and priority areas.

Legal & Finance

1. Review the FAP program information and practice requirements.
2. Applications which include Rotational Grazing must include a Grazing Plan and Grazing Map/s. ​​​​​​If the applicant has a full Grazing Plan developed with NRCS or a Grazing Specialist, submit that. Otherwise, use the VAAFM Grazing Plan Template, which can either be filled in on your computer or printed and filled in by hand. A grazing plan must include:
    a. Grazing Description and Overview,
    b. Total Number of Acres Grazed
    c. Animal Numbers and Forage Requirements and
    d. Recovery and Rest Period Calculations/Considerations
    e. Maps that clearly indicate the field boundaries of the acreage/pastures described in the Grazing Plan
3. Online application through this portal is strongly preferred. However, you can also print or download the application and submit with all other required documentation to AGR.WaterQuality@Vermont.gov or to FAP Program, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620

The Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Program utilizes state funding to help Vermont farms implement soil-based agronomic practices that improve soil quality, increase crop production, and reduce erosion and agricultural waste discharges. The FAP program also provides education and instructional activity grants to support outreach regarding the impacts of agricultural practices on water quality and current state agricultural water quality&#x2004;regulations. [Click here ](http://www.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=076347ee7eb44b28a869458eec1cb8c8)to learn more about the Farm Agronomic Practices program and its benefits to Vermont farmers.

Grants are limited to $10,000 per farm operation per State fiscal year [July 1 to June 30]. Funding rates may change based on program demand and available funding.


Applications are open year round but funding cutoff deadlines vary by practice type and project timeline:

**Rotational Grazing applications are due June 15th**

**Fall field practices applications are due August 1st**

**Spring field practices applications are due April 1st**



The Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Program utilizes state funding to help Vermont farms implement soil-based agronomic practices that improve soil quality, increase crop production, and reduce erosion and agricultural waste discharges. The FAP program also provides education and instructional activity grants to support outreach regarding the impacts of agricultural practices on water quality and current state agricultural water quality regulations. Click here to learn more about the Farm Agronomic Practices program and its benefits to Vermont farmers.
Grants are limited to $10,000 per farm operation per State fiscal year [July 1 to June 30]. Funding rates may change based on program demand and available funding.

Applications are open year round but funding cutoff deadlines vary by practice type and project timeline:
Rotational Grazing applications are due June 15th
Fall field practices applications are due August 1st
Spring field practices applications are due April 1st

- Vermont farms required to comply with the Required Agricultural Practices are eligible to apply for practice assistance. 
- Organizations and businesses providing educational events for Vermont farms are eligible to apply for educational or instructional activity assistance.

List of Agricultural Funding with Applications Closing Soon