USDA – Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Geography: Nationwide
Who Can Apply: Nonprofits, cooperatives, local governments, food hubs, and regional food system organizations
Funding Focus: Local and regional food system development and infrastructure
Funding Amount: $25,000 – $500,000
Supports projects that strengthen food distribution systems, including aggregation, storage, logistics, and infrastructure tied to moving food into communities.
Cold chain, storage, distribution components, and even mobile market vehicles may be included when tied to launching or expanding a structured food access program, with funding focused on operations, routes, and impact.
This is a strong opportunity for organizations developing the operational and supply chain side of a mobile market program.
USDA – Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Geography: Nationwide
Who Can Apply: Nonprofits, local governments, Tribal entities, cooperatives, food councils, and community organizations
Funding Focus: Direct-to-consumer food access programs
Funding Amount: $50,000 – $500,000
Supports the community-facing side of mobile market programs, including outreach, staffing, vendor recruitment, SNAP/WIC integration, and overall market operations.
Funding is primarily focused on programming & market operations. Mobile market infrastructure may be included when positioned as part of a broader program with a clear funding plan.
This is a strong fit for organizations building or expanding the program and engagement side of a mobile market.
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