Welcome to the Local Food Promotion Program Review Page
Thank you for serving as a reviewer for the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), a grant program administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This page contains all the resources you need to complete your review assignments, including program-specific materials, system access instructions, timelines, and required forms.
If you have been assigned to review applications under this program, please carefully review each section below and reach out to the listed point(s) of contact with any questions.
Points of Contact
If you need assistance with review procedures, deadlines, or access to materials, please contact:
Program Materials
The following resources contain important guidance and evaluation criteria specific to the LFPP:
FY25 FMPP_LFPP Reviewer Manual
Application Review Module (ARM) Access & Instructions
Reviewers will access and complete their evaluations using the Application Review Module (ARM), the secure web-based platform hosted by Grant Solutions. For troubleshooting or login support, please contact your point of contact listed above or the Grant Solutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov
Reviewer Training Materials
To help you conduct a high-quality and consistent review, please complete the reviewer training using the materials below:
- Recorded Reviewer Training Video (PPT
- Reviewer Training Slide Deck (PDF or PPT)
Please review both materials before beginning your assigned applications.
Review Timeline
Below are the critical dates associated with the LFPP review cycle:
- Review Start Date: 08/11/2025
- Review End Date: 08/21/2025
- Document Destruction Deadline: [Insert date]
Please mark your calendar and plan accordingly to ensure timely submission of all reviewer materials.
Required Forms
Before completing your participation, please download and submit the following required forms:
Instructions for how to submit these forms will be provided by your program contact or panel chair.
Request for Applications (RFA)
You may download and review the official Request for Applications (RFA) for the LFPP here:
The RFA provides important context on eligibility, funding priorities, and evaluation factors used in the review process.