Pandemic Relief Activities: Local Food Purchase Agreements with States, Tribes, and Local Governments
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program 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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Tribal Government (other)
State, territorial, and tribal governments.
Beneficiaries
- 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
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Upon application receipt, AMS reviewer will review applications per requirements outlined above, and will recommend approval or denial accordingly. Prior to any denial, applicants will be given an opportunity to correct deficiencies. Once approved, the application will flow to an approver within the recipient organization (State, Local and Tribal governments) for approval. An application must have approval from both the AMS and recipient organizations. The application will then be active and managed on the recipient side adhering to all program regulations.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will establish cooperative agreements with State, Local and Tribal governments for the purpose of purchasing food from local, regional and socially disadvantaged producers. The food will be distributed targeting underserved communities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To procure local foods (within the state or within 400 miles) targeting purchases from socially disadvantaged producers. Distribution will target organizations that reach underserved communities as defined in Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities posted January 20, 2021, and will improve access to healthy and nutritious food. In addition to increasing local food consumption, funds will help build and expand economic opportunity for local producers.
Required Documentation
A cooperative agreement is entered into between AMS and the eligible entity that submits the application. OMB Guidance for Grants Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR §200 applies to this program. Affirmation that organization follow the same policies and procedures used for procurements from non-federal sources, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulation and conform to the Federal laws and standards identified in 2 CFR§200.301 through §200.329, as applicable.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements