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USDA Farm to School Grant Informational Webinars

Last week, the Nutrition Services Division shared three U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School grant opportunities. To support organizations interested in applying for one of the grants, the USDA is offering several informational webinars.

Local Food Promotion Program Grant

The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) funds projects that develop and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing.

Applicant Webinar: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

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Farmers Market Promotion Program

The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets.

Applicant Webinar: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

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Regional Food Systems Partnerships

Regional Food Systems Partnerships (RFSP) supports public-private partnerships that plan and develop relationships between local and regional producers, processors, intermediaries, and institutional markets or institutional food service operations.

Applicant Webinar: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

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Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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