Pandemic Relief Activities: Local Food Purchase Agreements with States, Tribes, and Local Governments

Objective

1. Provide an opportunity for State, Local and Tribal governments to strengthen their local and regional food system. 2. Help to support local and socially disadvantaged producers through building and expanding economic opportunities. 3. Establish and broaden partnerships with producers and the food distribution community to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods in underserved communities.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

State, territorial, and tribal governments.

Who Benefits

• Other

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Minority group, Small business, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Native American Organizations, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Black, American Indian, Low Income, Rural

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Elisa.Gladstone@usda.gov
771-215-0117