When can I submit an application?
The USDA Regional Food Business Centers application period is closed. The deadline for submitting applications to AMS was January 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Applications received after the due date will be subject to the AMS' - Policy on Late Applications. Please refer to the AMS’ Late Applications, Denials and/or Appeal Procedures (pdf) for further information.
What are the application requirements?
You can find the requirements for submitting an application in the Request for Applications.
- 2022 USDA Regional Food Business Centers Request for Applications (RFA) (pdf)
- USDA Regional Food Business Centers FAQs
- Centros regionales de distribución de productos alimentarios del USDA (pdf)
- Preguntas frecuentes de los Centros regionales de distribución de productos alimentarios del USDA
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- Applications must be submitted on grants.gov
What are the required forms?
Each application must include the following forms:
- Project Abstract Summary - found on grants.gov
- USDA Regional Food Business Centers Narrative Form (doc)
- USDA Regional Food Business Centers Project Narrative Guide (pdf) – This document provides guidance for how to complete the Narrative Form.
- Key Partner Budget Form (docx)
- Forms SF-424 can be found with the www.grants.gov website application submission.
- Partner Organization Letter Template (docx)
- Accounting System Financial Capability Questionnaire (docx)
- Collaborators’ Letters of Support (docx)
If applicable, application packages are required to include the following documents:
- Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement