Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the 2009 Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP), 10877-10878 [E9-5491]
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Title: USAID 22 CFR 226.91, Marking
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Type of Review: Renewal of
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Total Annual Responses: 500.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS–TM–08–0112; TM–08–14]
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)
Inviting Applications for the 2009
Farmers’ Market Promotion Program
(FMPP)
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) announces funding of
approximately $5 million in competitive
grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2009 to
increase domestic consumption of
agricultural commodities by expanding
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direct producer-to-consumer market
opportunities. Examples of direct
producer-to-consumer market
opportunities include new farmers’
markets, roadside stands, community
supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct
producer-to-consumer infrastructures.
AMS hereby requests proposals from
eligible entities from the following
categories: (1) An agricultural
cooperative or a producer network or
association, (2) local governments, (3)
nonprofit corporations, (4) public
benefit corporations, (5) economic
development corporations, (6) regional
farmers’ market authorities, and (7)
Tribal governments. The maximum
award per grant is $100,000. No
matching funds are required. AMS
strongly recommends that each
applicant visit the AMS Web site at
https://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP to
review a copy of the FMPP Guidelines
and application package preparation
information to assist in preparing the
proposal narrative and application. In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the information
collection requirements have been
previously approved by the Office of
Budget and Management (OMB) under
0581–0235.
DATES: Applications should be received
at the address below and must be
postmarked not later than April 27,
2009. Applications bearing a postmark
after the deadline will not be
considered.
ADDRESSES: Submit proposals and other
required materials to Mr. Errol Bragg,
Director, Marketing Services Division,
Transportation and Marketing Programs,
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
USDA, Room 2646-South, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0269, phone
202/720–8317.
For hard-copy (paper) submissions,
all forms, narrative, letters of support,
and other required materials must be
forwarded in one application package.
AMS will not accept application
packages by e-mail; electronic
applications will be accepted only if
submitted via https://www.Grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Carmen Humphrey, Branch Chief,
Marketing Grants and Technical
Assistance Branch, Marketing Services
Division, Transportation and Marketing
Programs, AMS, USDA, on 202–720–
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8317, fax 202–690–0031, or by e-mail
USDAFMPP@usda.gov. State that your
request for information refers to Docket
No. TM–08–14.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
solicitation is issued pursuant to
Section 6 of the Farmer-to-Consumer
Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C.
3001–3006) as amended by Section
10605 of the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–
171) (the Acts) authorizing the
establishment of the Farmers’ Market
Promotion Program (7 U.S.C. 3005)
(FMPP). The Food, Conservation, and
Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246)
also made a number of changes to the
FMPP and provided the available
funding. The amended act states that the
purposes of the FMPP are ‘‘(A) to
increase domestic consumption of
agricultural commodities by improving
and expanding, or assisting in the
improvement and expansion of,
domestic farmers’ markets, roadside
stands, community-supported
agriculture programs, agri-tourism
activities and other direct producer-toconsumer market opportunities; and (B)
to develop, or aid in the development
of, new farmers’ markets, roadside
stands, community-supported
agriculture programs, agri-tourism
activities, and other direct producer-toconsumer marketing opportunities.’’
Detailed program guidelines may be
obtained at https://www.ams.usda.gov/
FMPP or from the contact listed above.
In accordance with the Secretary’s
Statement of Policy (36 FR 13804), it is
found and determined upon good cause
that it is impracticable, unnecessary,
and contrary to the public interest to
engage in further public participation
under 5 U.S.C 553 because the
applications for the FMPP need to be
made available as soon as possible as
the program season approaches.
Background
AMS will grant awards for projects
that continue developing, promoting,
and expanding direct marketing of
agricultural commodities from farmers
to consumers. Eligible FMPP proposals
should support marketing entities where
agricultural farmers or vendors sell their
own products directly to consumers,
and the sales of these farm products
should represent the core business of
the entity.
All eligible entities shall be domestic
entities, i.e., those owned, operated, and
located within one or more of the 50
United States and the District of
Columbia only. Entities located within
U.S. territories are not eligible.
Additionally, under this program
eligible entities must apply for FMPP
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funds on behalf of direct marketing
operators that include two or more
agricultural farmers/vendors that
produce and sell their own products
through a common distribution channel.
For example, a sole proprietor of a
roadside farm market would not be
eligible for this program. Individual
agricultural producers, including
farmers and farmers’ market vendors,
roadside stand operators, communitysupported agriculture participants, and
other individual direct marketers are not
eligible for FMPP funds.
All electronic benefits transfers (EBT)
will be considered for FMPP funding.
Not less than 10 percent of the total
available funds will be used to support
the use of electronic benefits transfers
(EBT) for Federal nutrition programs at
farmers’ markets. Additionally, these
new EBT projects must demonstrate a
plan to continue to provide EBT card
access at one (1) or more farmers’
markets following the receipt of the
FMPP grant. To be included in this
allotment of funds the application
narrative must designate the applicant’s
competition for FMPP as a new EBT
project. See the FMPP Guidelines at
https://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP for
more information.
FMPP funds exclude existing routine
operational expenses such as
management salaries or other salaries
associated with normal operation of
existing farmers markets/marketing
entities, utility bills, and insurance
premiums. In addition, funds shall be
provided to eligible entities that
demonstrate a plan to continue to
provide EBT card access at one (1) or
more farmers’ markets following the
receipt of the grant.
FMPP grant funds must be applied to
the specific programs and objectives
identified in the application. Proprietary
projects and projects that benefit one
agricultural producer or individual will
not be considered.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the FMPP information
collection is currently approved by
OMB and were assigned OMB control
number 0581–0235.
AMS is committed to complying with
the e-Government Act, which requires
Government agencies, in general, to
provide the public the option of
submitting information or transacting
business electronically to the maximum
extent possible.
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Each applicant must follow the
application preparation and submission
instructions provided within the FMPP
Guidelines at https://www.ams.usda.gov/
FMPP. Electronic forms, proposals,
letters of support, or any other
application materials e-mailed directly
to AMS–FMPP or USDA–AMS staff will
not be accepted.
Following are the options available
for submitting proposals and
applications to AMS:
Paper Submissions—For paper
submissions, an original and one copy
of the proposal, required forms,
narrative, letters of support, and all
required materials must be submitted in
one package, preferably via express
mail.
Electronic Submissions via
Grants.gov—Applicants may apply
electronically for grants through
Grants.gov at https://www.Grants.gov
(insert 10.168 in grant search) and are
strongly encouraged to initiate the
electronic submission process at least
two weeks prior to application deadline.
Grants.gov applicants who submit their
FMPP proposals via the Federal grants
Web site are not required to submit any
paper documents to FMPP.
FMPP is listed in the ‘‘Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance’’ under
number 10.168 and subject agencies
must adhere to Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, which bars
discrimination in all Federally assisted
programs.
Dated: March 10, 2009.
Robert C. Keeney,
Acting Associate Administrator.
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[Doc. No. AMS–TM–09–0004; TM–09–01]
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amended, requires the establishment of
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS-TM-08-0112; TM-08-14]
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the
2009 Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces funding of
approximately $5 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year
(FY) 2009 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities
by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Examples
of direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities include new
farmers' markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture
programs, agri-tourism activities, and other direct producer-to-
consumer infrastructures. AMS hereby requests proposals from eligible
entities from the following categories: (1) An agricultural cooperative
or a producer network or association, (2) local governments, (3)
nonprofit corporations, (4) public benefit corporations, (5) economic
development corporations, (6) regional farmers' market authorities, and
(7) Tribal governments. The maximum award per grant is $100,000. No
matching funds are required. AMS strongly recommends that each
applicant visit the AMS Web site at https://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP to
review a copy of the FMPP Guidelines and application package
preparation information to assist in preparing the proposal narrative
and application. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, the information collection requirements have been previously
approved by the Office of Budget and Management (OMB) under 0581-0235.
DATES: Applications should be received at the address below and must be
postmarked not later than April 27, 2009. Applications bearing a
postmark after the deadline will not be considered.
ADDRESSES: Submit proposals and other required materials to Mr. Errol
Bragg, Director, Marketing Services Division, Transportation and
Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), USDA, Room
2646-South, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0269,
phone 202/720-8317.
For hard-copy (paper) submissions, all forms, narrative, letters of
support, and other required materials must be forwarded in one
application package. AMS will not accept application packages by e-
mail; electronic applications will be accepted only if submitted via
https://www.Grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carmen Humphrey, Branch Chief,
Marketing Grants and Technical Assistance Branch, Marketing Services
Division, Transportation and Marketing Programs, AMS, USDA, on 202-720-
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8317, fax 202-690-0031, or by e-mail USDAFMPP@usda.gov. State that your
request for information refers to Docket No. TM-08-14.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This solicitation is issued pursuant to
Section 6 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7
U.S.C. 3001-3006) as amended by Section 10605 of the Farm Security and
Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171) (the Acts) authorizing
the establishment of the Farmers' Market Promotion Program (7 U.S.C.
3005) (FMPP). The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L.
110-246) also made a number of changes to the FMPP and provided the
available funding. The amended act states that the purposes of the FMPP
are ``(A) to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities
by improving and expanding, or assisting in the improvement and
expansion of, domestic farmers' markets, roadside stands, community-
supported agriculture programs, agri-tourism activities and other
direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities; and (B) to develop,
or aid in the development of, new farmers' markets, roadside stands,
community-supported agriculture programs, agri-tourism activities, and
other direct producer-to-consumer marketing opportunities.''
Detailed program guidelines may be obtained at https://
www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP or from the contact listed above. In accordance
with the Secretary's Statement of Policy (36 FR 13804), it is found and
determined upon good cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and
contrary to the public interest to engage in further public
participation under 5 U.S.C 553 because the applications for the FMPP
need to be made available as soon as possible as the program season
approaches.
Background
AMS will grant awards for projects that continue developing,
promoting, and expanding direct marketing of agricultural commodities
from farmers to consumers. Eligible FMPP proposals should support
marketing entities where agricultural farmers or vendors sell their own
products directly to consumers, and the sales of these farm products
should represent the core business of the entity.
All eligible entities shall be domestic entities, i.e., those
owned, operated, and located within one or more of the 50 United States
and the District of Columbia only. Entities located within U.S.
territories are not eligible.
Additionally, under this program eligible entities must apply for
FMPP funds on behalf of direct marketing operators that include two or
more agricultural farmers/vendors that produce and sell their own
products through a common distribution channel. For example, a sole
proprietor of a roadside farm market would not be eligible for this
program. Individual agricultural producers, including farmers and
farmers' market vendors, roadside stand operators, community-supported
agriculture participants, and other individual direct marketers are not
eligible for FMPP funds.
All electronic benefits transfers (EBT) will be considered for FMPP
funding. Not less than 10 percent of the total available funds will be
used to support the use of electronic benefits transfers (EBT) for
Federal nutrition programs at farmers' markets. Additionally, these new
EBT projects must demonstrate a plan to continue to provide EBT card
access at one (1) or more farmers' markets following the receipt of the
FMPP grant. To be included in this allotment of funds the application
narrative must designate the applicant's competition for FMPP as a new
EBT project. See the FMPP Guidelines at https://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP
for more information.
FMPP funds exclude existing routine operational expenses such as
management salaries or other salaries associated with normal operation
of existing farmers markets/marketing entities, utility bills, and
insurance premiums. In addition, funds shall be provided to eligible
entities that demonstrate a plan to continue to provide EBT card access
at one (1) or more farmers' markets following the receipt of the grant.
FMPP grant funds must be applied to the specific programs and
objectives identified in the application. Proprietary projects and
projects that benefit one agricultural producer or individual will not
be considered.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the FMPP information collection is currently approved by
OMB and were assigned OMB control number 0581-0235.
AMS is committed to complying with the e-Government Act, which
requires Government agencies, in general, to provide the public the
option of submitting information or transacting business electronically
to the maximum extent possible.
How to Submit Proposals and Applications
Each applicant must follow the application preparation and
submission instructions provided within the FMPP Guidelines at https://
www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP. Electronic forms, proposals, letters of support,
or any other application materials e-mailed directly to AMS-FMPP or
USDA-AMS staff will not be accepted.
Following are the options available for submitting proposals and
applications to AMS:
Paper Submissions--For paper submissions, an original and one copy
of the proposal, required forms, narrative, letters of support, and all
required materials must be submitted in one package, preferably via
express mail.
Electronic Submissions via Grants.gov--Applicants may apply
electronically for grants through Grants.gov at https://www.Grants.gov
(insert 10.168 in grant search) and are strongly encouraged to initiate
the electronic submission process at least two weeks prior to
application deadline. Grants.gov applicants who submit their FMPP
proposals via the Federal grants Web site are not required to submit
any paper documents to FMPP.
FMPP is listed in the ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance''
under number 10.168 and subject agencies must adhere to Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination in all Federally
assisted programs.
Dated: March 10, 2009.
Robert C. Keeney,
Acting Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-5491 Filed 3-12-09; 8:45 am]
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