​​Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) FY2024 Grant Review 

General Information

The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is a competitive grant program where the purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. 

The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) is a competitive grant program where purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. 

Critical Dates

Dates

  • June 11, 2024: Combined AMS ARM Training
  • June 17, 2024: FMPP Grant Review Programmatic Training with the Federal Staff (Chairpersons and Reviewers) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Eastern) Webinar link and conference line will be provided
  • June 17, 2024: LFPP Grant Review Programatic Training with the Federal Staff (Chairpersons and Reviewers) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) Webinar link and conference line will be provided
  • June 17, 2024: ARM Session Opens. Applications are made available to reviewers electronically, via the ARM system.
  • June 17, 2024 – July 15, 2024: Reviewers and Panel Chairs read applications. Reviewers score/write comments.
  • June 20, 2024: Office Hours with the Federal Staff - Webinar link and conference line to be provided
  • June 24, 2024: Scores and comments for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd applications due in the ARM system | 5:00 PM (Eastern)
  • July 1, 2024: Office Hours with the Federal Staff - Webinar link to be provided
  • July 2, 2024: Scores and comments for the 4th, 5th & 6th applications due in the ARM system | 5:00 PM (Eastern)
  • July 11, 2024: Scores and comments for the 7th and 8th applications due in the ARM system | 3:00 PM (Eastern)
  • July 12, 2024: Reviewers and Chairpersons re-submit all recommended edits provided by the Panel Manager
  • July 15, 2024: Review Director approves all Panel Summary Reports | 5:00 PM (Eastern)
  • July 15, 2024: ARM Session Closes | 5:00 PM (Eastern)

Points of Contact

GrantSolutions ARM Grant Review Team

For all grant review logistical support-related questions and technical assistance.

Hours of Operations: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (ET) (closed on Federal holidays).
Email: LAMPReview@GrantReview.org 

Grantsolutions Help Desk

For any issues with the Authentication Process or any other login issues, the GrantSolutions Help Desk staff is available for assistance on all GrantSolutions products and services.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (ET) (closed on Federal holidays).
Phone: 1-866-577-0771
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov 

ARM Technical Assistance Help Desk

For any issues with entering and managing information in the ARM system.

Hours of Operations: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (ET) (closed on Federal holidays)
Telephone: 1-866-424-2637
Email: Reviews@grantsolutions.gov 

    • Document Destruction Form
    • FMPP RFA
    • LFPP RFA
    • Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) RFA
    • Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) RFA
    • ARM Training Recording
    • FMPP Reviewer Training Recording
    • LFPP Reviewer Training Recording

  • Close-out Instructions

    Every year we work to improve the Remote Review Experience. Understanding your concerns and getting your feedback on the process is very important. We strongly encourage you to take a moment to complete the Review Feedback Survey. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

    To access the FMPP Post-Review survey, please go to: FY2024 - USDA, AMS, Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Post-Review Survey | Grant Review Information

    To access the LFPP Post-Review survey, please go to: FY2024 - USDA, AMS, Local Farmers Promotion Program (LFPP) Post-Review Survey | Grant Review Information

    • Reviewer Responsibilities
    • Chairperson Timeline and Guide
    • Remote Review Fact Sheet
    • FMPP and LFPP Training Presentation
    • Example of Non-Scoring Criterion
    • FY24 FMPP_LFPP_ScoringMatrix_Turnkey_Updated 062024.pdf
    • FY24 FMPP and LFPP Scoring Matrix
    • FY24 FMPP and LFPP Reviewer Manual - updated
    • ARM Reviewer and Primary Reviewer Manual
    • ARM Chairperson Manual