301-24-064A Grant Opportunity Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Plus (LFPA)

The Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus (LFPA Plus) program offers grants to agencies dedicated to procuring and distributing local foods from Virginia farmers, with a particular emphasis on socially disadvantaged farmers. The program aims to establish sustainable relationships that increase access to fresh, locally grown or raised foods for underserved populations across Virginia, including both rural and urban communities. Recipients must demonstrate the capacity to distribute these foods directly or through collaborations with charitable food organizations capable of reaching needy individuals throughout the state. All purchased foods must originate from Virginia or be within a 400-mile radius of the distribution point, ensuring support for local agriculture and regional food systems. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via email to [email hidden] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2024. The application should include all required attachments, such as the proposal and letters of support. The program is managed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with Lisa Cumming serving as the primary contact. The solicitation is open to organizations classified under NAICS code 541611 and is designed to foster long-term partnerships that enhance food security by increasing the availability of local foods to vulnerable populations across Virginia.