Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program

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Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program

Federal · AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE · #10.185

1. Provide an opportunity for States to strengthen their local and regional food system. 2. Help to support local and small farmers/producers through building and expanding economic opportunities. 3. Establish and broaden partnerships with farmers/producers and schools to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods.

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LFS
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About this program

1. Provide an opportunity for States to strengthen their local and regional food system. 2. Help to support local and small farmers/producers through building and expanding economic opportunities. 3. Establish and broaden partnerships with farmers/producers and schools to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods.

Who can apply

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

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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