Skip to main content
Log In

Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Application

Opportunity Information

Title
Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Application
Description
The Montana Department of Agriculture will sub-award funds to organizations statewide to increase the distribution of local food from and to underserved constituencies, and to facilitate the establishment of business relationships between underserved farmers and food purchasers in underserved communities. The primary objective of sub awardees will be to identify or organize producers or groups of producers in sizes to provide sufficient volume and capacity to serve underserved areas. Once producer groups are identified, funding will be used to supplement the cost of procuring and distributing food into underserved communities. The objective in supplementing food purchases is to connect underserved producers with underserved communities, while also working to establish business relationships that will carry on into the future. Outcomes of this program will be the distribution of local food from and to underserved constituencies, the organization of producer groups, establishment of business relationships with underserved communities, and identification of best business practices. Awards will be made with quarterly reporting to meet project requirements for agreements for up to 2 years following date of award. If more than $25,000 per subrecipient is awarded, then FFATA additional reporting is needed.
Awarding Agency Name
Montana Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Alicia Hamm
Agency Contact Phone
406-444-5425
Agency Contact Email
alicia.hamm@mt.gov
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture
Opportunity Manager
Alicia Hamm
Additional Users
Posted Date
10/7/2022
Archive Date
12/31/2025
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
AM22LFPA0000C023

Funding Information

Opportunity Funding
$600,000.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
Funding is available via the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) in coordination with USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS Grants Division Terms and Conditions and 2 CFR 200 guidelines apply). The program provides funding to target underserved communities in Montana with food purchase, storage and distribution expenses directly associated with the food purchase program.
Funding Restrictions
Partner organizations must be located with headquarters in Montana; purchase of equipment or use of funds for GAP certifications, training, livestock, seed or crop insurance is not allowable under this agreement.

Award Information

Award Ceiling
$200,000.00
Award Floor
$50,000.00
Award Type
Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
No

Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
10/14/2022 8:00 AM (MDT)
Submission Close Date
12/5/2022 3:20 PM (MST)
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
12/2/2022
Other Submission Requirements
All required forms are included in the Amplifund application portal and should be completed as part of the submission process.

Question Submission Information

Question Submission Additional Information
Carefully review the MDA guidelines prior to starting your application to ensure eligibility and completeness.
Attachments

Technical Assistance Session

Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
11/17/2022 2:00 PM

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted
Additional Eligibility Information
Please see the LFPA Guidelines for specific details on eligibility.

Additional Information

Additional Information URL Description