# AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, USDA

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 10.168

## FY 2007 

## FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM GUIDELINES

## I. PROGRAM SCOPE 

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability
of approximately \$1 million in competitive grant funds in fiscal year
(FY) 2007 to be awarded through the Farmers' Market Promotion Program
(FMPP). The FMPP is designed to promote the domestic consumption of
agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer
marketing opportunities. It will be administered by the Marketing
Services Branch (MSB) of AMS. The authorizing legislation for the FMPP
includes the Agricultural Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), the
Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 3001-3006) and
the recent amendment to the 1976 Act, the FMPP (7 U.S.C. 3005). Examples
of direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities that may be funded
by the FMPP include projects that address issues related to farmers
markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture programs, and
other direct producer-to consumer marketing channels. AMS hereby
requests proposals from eligible entities from the following
categories: 1) agricultural cooperatives, 2) local governments, 3)
non-profit corporations, 4) public benefit corporations, 5) economic
development corporations, 6) regional farmers' market authorities, and
7) Tribal Governments. The maximum award per grant is \$75,000. Matching
funds are not required.

These guidelines are intended for use by applicants and their
cooperators in developing proposals and carrying out the administrative
and procedural requirements involved in applying for and conducting FMPP
projects. The document addresses the following categories:

II. [Eligible Entities](#section)

III. [[]{#top .anchor}Eligible Grant Uses](#Eligible_Grant_Uses)

IV. [Ineligible Grant Uses](#Ineligible_Grant_Uses)

V.  [Application Deadline](#Appliction_Deadline)

VI. [Application Procedures and
    Requirements](#Procedures_and_Requirements)

VII. [Proposal Evaluation](#Proposal_Evaluation)

VIII. [Post-Award Management of FMPP Grants](#Post_Award_Management)

IX. [Reporting Requirements for Awarded
    Projects](#Reporting_Requirements)

X.  [Requests for Payment and Financial Status
    Reports](#x.-requests-for-payment-and-financial-status-reports)

XI. [Record Retention](#xi.-record-retention)

XII. [FMPP Contact Information](#FMPP_Contact)

### **II. ELIGIBLE ENTITIES [(Back to Top)](#top)**

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### 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. 

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### Under this program, eligible entities must apply for FMPP funds on behalf of direct marketing operations that include two or more farmers/farm vendors who produce and sell their own products through a common distribution channel. AMS will award grants to and oversee the implementation of projects that encourage the development, promotion, and expansion of direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers. 

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### Proposals should support agricultural marketing enterprises where farmers or vendors sell their own products directly to consumers, and where the sales of these farm products represent the core business of the entity.

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### Eligible entities are: 

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A.  **Agricultural Cooperative** -- A group- or member-owned entity or
    business that provides, offers, or sells agricultural products or
    services for the mutual benefit of the members thereof.

B.  **Local Government** - Local government means any unit of local
    government within a State, including a county, borough,
    municipality, city, town, township, parish, local public authority,
    special district, school district, intrastate district, council of
    governments, and any other instrumentality of local government.

C.  **Nonprofit Corporation** -- Any organization or institution,
    including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status and accredited
    institutions of higher education, no part of the net earnings of
    which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or
    individual.

D.  **Public Benefit Corporation** -- A corporation organized to
    construct or operate a public improvement, the profits from which
    inure to the benefit of a State(s) or to the people thereof.

E.  **Economic Development Corporation** -- An organization whose
    mission is the improvement, maintenance, development and/or
    marketing or promotion of a specific geographic area.

F.  **Regional Farmers' Market Authority** - An entity that establishes
    and enforces region, State, or county policies and jurisdiction over
    regional, State, or county farmers markets.

G.  **Tribal Government** - A governing body or a governmental agency of
    any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or
    community (including any Native village as defined in section 3 of
    the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 85 Stat. 688 (43 U.S.C. §
    1602)) certified by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for
    the special programs and services provided through the Bureau of
    Indian Affairs.

####### III. ELIGIBLE GRANT USES [(Back to Top)](#top)

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Projects appropriate for FMPP grants include, but are not limited to,
the following:

**A. [Improving Access to Relevant Marketing and Financial
Information]{.underline}** -- Projects that provide opportunities and
promote training, education, networking, technical assistance, and
information sharing for farmers, vendors, market management, and market
sponsors. These projects are designed to enhance sales volumes,
self-sufficiency, and product security/safety. Project focuses may
address:

-   Direct marketing practices and methods, business planning, market
    growth management, recordkeeping, food handling and safety.

-   Farmer and vendor selection, recruitment, and retention.

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-   Consumer trends and/or changing ethnic demographics, and their
    relationship to customer purchasing patterns.

-   Alternative purchasing methods, such as Women, Infants, and Children
    Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (WIC-FMNP); Senior Farmers Market
    Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons, and debit/credit technologies.

-   Association and other organizational development.

**B. [Consumer-Based Education and Market Access]{.underline}** -
Projects that address ways to improve consumers' access to and
utilization of direct farm markets/marketing outlets. Such projects may
address:

-   Consumer education that focuses on new food and agricultural
    products, product applications, and chef demonstrations with a
    required emphasis on the assessment, evaluation, and impact of such
    education on consumer patronage at eligible markets/entities.

-   Assessment, evaluation, and impact of the vendors and/or the
    market/entities in providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables
    to low-income households, children, and seniors.

**C. [Innovative Approaches to Market Operations and
Management]{.underline}** -- Projects that address operational or market
management issues, with the aim of enhancing product value and sales,
increasing revenue and efficiency, or reducing expenses. Such projects
may address:

-   The use and effect of advertising, market promotion, labeling,
    and/or signage and the measurement of their impact.

-   Waste management/recycling.

-   Liability coverage and insurance.

-   Facility planning and/or design.

-   Transportation and delivery systems.

-   Infrastructure for electronic benefits transfer (EBT) usage;
    processing, kitchen incubators, storage, packaging, and
    refrigeration.

Applicants are to identify activities as "primary" or "secondary" in
their proposal as requested in section VI. D**.**

Apart from subject matter considerations, proprietary projects that
benefit one agricultural producer or other individual will not be
considered. Moreover, any information or data derived from a FMPP-funded
project, along with any report developed from these information or data
sources, must be made available to AMS, which reserves the right to
share these results with the general public.

###### IV. INELIGIBLE GRANT USES

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**A. [FMPP Grant Funds Cannot Be Used To Pay For]{.underline}:**

1.  Acquisition of land, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or
    construction of a building or facility.

2.  Political or lobbying activities.

3.  Any activities prohibited by 7 CFR parts 3015 and 3019.

[]{#Appliction_Deadline .anchor}**V. APPLICATION DEADLINE**

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• Funding decisions are made on the basis of one round of competition.

• Paper applications for the FY 2007 FMPP must be postmarked no later
than April 13, 2007. For paper submissions, an original and one copy of
the proposal, along with all required forms, must be submitted in one
application package, preferably by express mail or courier.

• Applications submitted via the Federal grants website,
[www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), must be submitted by 11:59
p.m. EST on April 13, 2007. Do not wait until the last minute to submit
through grants.gov as there may be delays in getting a password, which
is required for submission. No extensions past the deadline will be
considered.

> []{#Procedures_and_Requirements .anchor}**VI. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
> AND REQUIREMENTS**
>
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Applicants must submit the following information as part of their
application packages; application packages which do not contain this
information will not be considered.

### 

### **A. Required Forms**

The required forms, listed below, may be requested from FMPP or
downloaded from the FMPP website at
[www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP](http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP).

1\. **Form SF-424**, "Application for Federal Assistance." This form
must have an original signature.

2\. **Form SF-424A**, "Budget Information -- Non-Construction Programs."

3\. **Form SF-424B**, "Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs."

The following instructions should be followed when completing specific
information blocks on Form SF-424:

**Block 1: TYPE OF SUBMISSION** -- check "Non-Construction."

**Block 8: TYPE OF APPLICATION** -- check "New."

**Block 9.** **NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY** - AMS, USDA.

**Block 10.** **CATALOG** **OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER** -
10.168; Title -- Farmers Market Promotion Program

**Block 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT** - Provide only
the project title, not a detailed description.

**Block 16**. **IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?** To determine if your proposal is subject to
review under State Executive Order 12372, please consult the following
website:
[www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html](http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html).

**B. [DUNS Number]{.underline}**

A Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is
required for all FMPP applications and all Federal grants (68 FR 38
402). You may check to see if your organization already has a DUNS
number, or if you do not already have a DUNS number, you may acquire one
online at no cost at <http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/>

You may also acquire one by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number
request line on 1-866-705-5711.

**C. [Eligibility Statement]{.underline}**

Applicants should provide an explanation of how they meet the definition
of an agricultural cooperative, local government, non-profit
corporation, public benefit corporation, regional farmers market
authority, or Tribal Government. Applications that do not contain
sufficient information to determine the eligibility of the applicant
will not be considered. The eligibility statement will be counted
against the 10-page limit for the proposal narrative.

### **D. Proposal Narrative** 

The narrative portion of the project proposal, including the
supplemental budget summary but not including letters of support or
biographies of key personnel, must not exceed 10 pages (Times New Roman
font, 12 pt. pitch, single spaced, 8.5 by 11 inch-paper). AMS has
provided guidance for use in organizing the narrative and placing this
information in its proper order with the creation of the "[FMPP Project
Proposal Narrative Form]{.underline}" and the "[FMPP Supplemental Budget
Summary Form]{.underline}." The narrative must be organized under the
following headings:

> 1\. **Project Title**. Provide a title that captures the primary focus
> of the project.
>
> 2**. Applicant/Organization Information**. Provide the
> applicant/organization name, applicant/organization contact name,
> mailing address, telephone and fax number, and email address for the
> person responsible for the application, financial information, and the
> proposed project budget.

3.  **Primary Project Manager Information**. Provide the name, mailing
    address, telephone and fax number, and email address for the
    person(s) responsible for managing and/or overseeing the project.

> 4\. **Entity Type**. Indicate the entity type of the
> applicant/organization, i.e., an agricultural cooperative, local
> government, nonprofit corporation, public benefit corporation,
> economic benefit corporation, regional farmers' market authority,
> tribal government, or other entity type.
>
> 5**. Executive Summary**. The project proposal summary, not to exceed
> 200 words, must include the following: a description of the project
> including the goals to be accomplished, stages of work and resources
> required, the expected timeframe for completing all tasks and results,
> and primary project manager responsible for the project.
>
> 6**. Goals of the Project**. Provide a clear statement that includes
> the ultimate goal(s) and objective(s) (one or two sentences) of the
> project.

7.  **Background Statement**. Provide information regarding past,
    current, and/or future events, conditions, or actions taken that
    justify the need for the project.

> 8**. Workplan and Resource Requirements.** Provide a statement that
> includes the planned scope of work, anticipated stages and timelines,
> and the resources required to complete the project. Identify who will
> do the work, whether collaborative arrangements or subcontractors will
> be used, the amount of resource commitments of the collaborators, and
> the role(s) and responsibilities of each collaborator or project
> partner.

9.  **Expected Outcomes and Project Evaluation.** Describe what is to be
    accomplished, the expected results, and how success will be measured
    at the completion of the project.

10. **Beneficiaries.** Describe which persons, organizations, and/or
    entities will benefit from the project work or research outlined in
    the proposal.

> 11\. **[Supplemental Budget Summary]{.underline}**
>
> Counted toward the 10 page limit, the budget summary needs to provide
> sufficient detail about the budget categories listed on Form SF--424A
> to demonstrate that the budget is reasonable and adequate for the
> proposed work. AMS has developed the "FMPP Supplemental Budget Summary
> Form, available at
> [www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP](http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP) to assist
> applicants in preparing supplemental budgets properly. This
> information should include:

-   Personnel. To the extent possible, show hourly rates and estimated
    number of hours to be spent on the project by each project
    participant. Hourly rates must not exceed \$55 per hour.

-   Travel. Indicate anticipated travel expenses (e.g., mode of travel,
    how many people, how many days, destination, lodging, meals, etc.,
    as applicable).

-   Equipment. Indicate anticipated purchases of equipment. List
    separately each item of equipment and its cost.

-   Supplies. Provide an estimate of projected supply expenditures.

-   Contractual. Indicate if the expense represents a flat fee for
    services or an hourly rate.  If the latter, indicate the hourly rate
    to be applied.  Hourly rates must not exceed \$55 per hour. List the
    general categories of services the contract covers (e.g.,
    professional services, travel, lodging, administrative expenses,
    etc.).

-   Indirect Costs. Indirect costs may not exceed 10 percent of any
    proposed budget.

-   Additional detail and justification must be provided for any
    purchase that is expected to exceed \$5,000.

-   Except for new start-up markets, FMPP funds cannot cover routine
    operational expenses such as staff salaries associated with normal
    operations of direct marketing outlets, utility bills, or insurance
    premiums.

12. **Primary Proposal Activity**. Identify the main activity (only one
    specific activity, i.e., waste management) that the proposal has
    indicated to meet the goals and objectives. Refer to the "Eligible
    Grant Uses" section to assist in identifying this activity.

13. **Secondary Proposal Activity**. Identify the secondary activities
    (as many as are applicable) that the proposal has indicated to meet
    the goals and objectives. Refer to the "Eligible Grant Uses" section
    to assist in identifying these activities.

**E.** **[Supporting Documents]{.underline}**

-   Letters and/or other evidence of commitment by cooperators,
    contractors, or resource providers are strongly encouraged.

-   Descriptions of experience or qualifications of principal project
    investigators should be brief.

**F. [Application Checklist]{.underline}**

> Once you've completed the required documents, please use this list to
> [PLACE YOUR PAPERWORK IN THE PROPER ORDER FOR SUBMISSION]{.underline}

-   [Form SF-424]{.underline}

-   [Form SF-424A]{.underline}

-   [Form SF-424B]{.underline}

-   Proposal Narrative

-   Supplemental Budget Narrative

-   Supporting Documents

**G. [Standard Electronic Submissions]{.underline}**

For the FY-2007 FMPP program, proposals will not be accepted via
electronic mail.

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######## H. Paper Submissions

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######## For paper submissions, an original and one copy of the proposal, along with all required forms, must be submitted in one application package, preferably by express mail or courier. Because packages sent to the Agency through the United States Postal Service may be damaged or delayed due to security procedures at USDA Washington DC headquarters, the use of express mail or courier services is strongly recommended.  Paper submissions must be sent to:

Mr. Errol Bragg, Associate Deputy Administrator

Marketing Services Branch

Transportation and Marketing Programs, AMS, USDA

Room 2646-South

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C., 20250-0269

202/720-8317

FMPP will send applicants an e-mail message confirming the receipt of
their application package.

### **I**. **Electronic Submissions via Grants.gov**

Applicants may apply electronically for grants through the Federal
grants website, [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/). Such
applicants are not required to submit any paper documents to AMS. For
information on how to apply electronically, please consult
[www.grants.gov/GetStarted](http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted).
Applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate the electronic submission
process on [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/) at least two weeks
prior to the application deadline. It takes time to set up a password
and submit documents through the electronic interface. Applicants who
delay starting the process may not meet the deadline, thus losing the
opportunity to compete for FMPP funds.

### **J**. **Project Length**

Projects should not exceed 18 months in length.

> []{#Proposal_Evaluation .anchor}**VII. PROPOSAL EVALUATION**
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**A. [Methods of Evaluating Proposals]{.underline}**

Applicants should ensure that evaluation criteria are addressed within
the proposal narrative. The suggested questions with each criterion are
provided as general guidance for completing the narrative; it is
recommended that the applicant provide additional information as
appropriate.

Each criterion has a maximum score value, and the total maximum score
for an FMPP proposal narrative will equal 100. Proposals will be rated
on each criterion as follows:

> 1\. **[The Need for the Project]{.underline}** (maximum score = 25).
> Provide justification for the project approach and/or strategies in
> the proposal; to include:

a)  How do the project activities in the proposal conform to the FMPP
    program objectives and eligible funding uses?

b)  How does the proposal demonstrate the project's merit? Why are these
    activities appropriate for achieving the project's stated
    objectives?

    2.  **[Direct Benefit To Farmers/Vendors]{.underline}** (maximum
        score = 20). Explain the direct benefit to market/market entity
        farmers and vendors. Any benefit for individual farmers/vendors
        should be provided for every participating farmer/vendor in a
        market/market entity. Include:

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a)  How will the farmer/vendor benefit from these activities? How many
    farmers/vendors will benefit from your project's activities?

b)  What is the overall potential impact on the local/regional farm
    economy?

    2.  **[Reasonableness of Budget]{.underline}** (maximum score = 15).
        Provide justification for the budget and funds usage. Include:

        a.  How is the budget appropriate for the scope of work?

    3.  **[Project Innovation]{.underline}** (maximum score = 10).
        Provide justification of the proposal's innovative approach.
        Include:

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a)  Has this approach been done before? And if it has, how does it
    differ from previous efforts?

b)  Why is your approach different or better than other efforts?

    5.  **[Transferability of Project Outcomes]{.underline}** (maximum
        score = 10). Explain how and why proposed activities could be
        used elsewhere. Include:

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    6.  **[Degree of Collaboration/Partnerships (include partner
        qualifications) and Participation]{.underline}** (maximum score
        = 10). Outline the collaboration/partnerships formed and
        farmer/producer participation for this project. Include:

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a)  How many collaborators/partners and farmers/producers will
    participate in this project? What role will they play?

b)  How will collaborators/partners and farmers/producers assist in
    implementing the project?

c)  What resource commitments will they provide?

    5.  **[Quantitative Evaluation and Measurement of Project's
        Impact]{.underline}** (maximum score = 10). Define how successes
        will be measured and how sustainable the activities are after
        FMPP funds are no longer available. Include:

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a)  How will project results be measured?

b)  How self-sustaining will the project be after FMPP grant funds are
    exhausted?

1\. Need for Project - 25

2\. Direct Benefit to Farmers/Vendors - 20

3\. Reasonableness of Budget - 15

4\. Project Innovation - 10

5\. Transferability - 10\
6. Degree of Collaboration/Partnership - 10

7\. Quantitative Evaluation/Measurement - 10

Total Score - 100

**B. Grant Amounts** -- The amount of funds available for FMPP grants in
FY 2007 is approximately \$1 million. The maximum amount of Federal
funds awarded for any one proposal will be \$75,000.

**C. Number of Awards** -- An applicant can not receive more than one
FMPP grant in a grant funding year.

### **VIII. Post-Award Management of FMPP Grants**

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Grant recipients are responsible for:

-   Completing the following forms prior to receipt of federal funds:

    \(a\) [Form AD-1047]{.underline}, "Certification Regarding
    Disbarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters -- Primary
    Covered Transactions." This form must have the awardee's original
    signature.

    \(b\) [Form AD-1048]{.underline}, "Certification Regarding
    Disbarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion --
    Lower Tier Covered Transactions." This form must have the awardee's
    original signature.

    \(c\) [Form AD-1049]{.underline}, "Certification Regarding Drug-Free
    Workplace Requirements (Grants) Alternative I -- For Grantees Other
    Than Individuals." The awardee keeps this document for their
    records.

-   Monitoring the performance of all project activities, and ensuring
    that the work is completed within the established time frame.

-   Contacting the FMPP office 60 days before the grant's expiration
    date to request a no-cost time extension if for any reason the
    project cannot be completed within the established time frame. A
    letter from the grantee briefly explaining the need for the
    extension and specifying a new ending date is required.

-   Ensuring that FMPP funds are used only for activities covered by the
    approved project and workplan.

-   Ensuring that proper accounting procedures are followed.

-   Sending FMPP a copy of any contract or secondary agreement relating
    to the project.

-   Submitting 6-month progress reports and, no later than 90 days after
    the expiration of the grant agreement, submitting a final report
    summarizing findings and accomplishments. (For further details, see
    next section, "Reporting Requirements for Awarded Grants.")

-   Submitting quarterly financial reports (Form SF-270) and, no later
    than 90 days after the grant expiration date, submitting a final
    financial report (Form SF-269A, or in cases where program income is
    involved, Form SF-269).

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## IX. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDED PROJECTS

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### **A. Progress Reports**

Progress reports are required at the midpoint of projects approved for
one year and at six-month intervals for projects of longer duration.
Progress reports should:

-   Briefly summarize activities performed and milestones achieved for
    each objective or sub-element of the narrative.

-   Note unexpected delays or impediments, as well as favorable or
    unusual developments.

-   Outline work to be performed during the succeeding period.

-   Comment on the level of grant funds and matching contributions
    expended to date on the project.

### 

### **B. Final Report**

A final report of results and accomplishments is due within 90 days
following the grant ending date. The final report should include:

-   A summary of the issue or problem being examined.

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-   Descriptions of how the issue or problem was addressed.

-   Specific contributions of project partners.

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-   Results, conclusions and lessons learned.

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-   Current or future benefits to be derived from the project.

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-   Additional information available (publications, websites).

-   Recommendations for future research needed, if applicable.

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-   Contact person for the project with telephone number and e-mail
    address.

-   Description of the people, organizations, marketing entities and/or
    communities that have benefited from the project's accomplishments.

Final reports are required to fulfill the terms of the grant agreement,
but they also represent an important vehicle for sharing research
findings with Federal and State agencies and the public. To further this
goal, the final report should be prepared in a format which can be
reproduced for wide distribution and is suitable for posting on the FMPP
website.

## X. REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS

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Payments of grant funds must be requested by the organization receiving
the grant award by submitting a completed Form SF-270, "Request for
Advance or Reimbursement." Requests for payment must report the amount
of funds that the grant recipient has already expended to carry out the
project, along with a copy of an invoice that delineates the specific
project expenditures that were incurred during the requested payment
period.

In exceptional circumstances, grant recipients may request payment
advances. Such advances should be limited to the minimum amount needed
to meet short-term disbursement needs.

A final submission of Form SF-269A, "Financial Status Report" (Form
SF-269 if the project involved program income) is required no later than
90 days following the project's ending date.

The required financial status forms may be requested from FMPP or can be
downloaded from the FMPP website at
[www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP](http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP). Completed forms
should be signed by the appropriate organizational representative and
the original forms should be submitted to FMPP by express mail or
courier service. Grant payments will be made electronically.

## XI. RECORD RETENTION

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In accordance with Federal regulations, grant recipients should retain
all records relating to the grant for a period of 3 years after the
final financial status report was submitted to FMPP.

## XII. FMPP CONTACT [(Back to Top)](#top)

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Applications should be forwarded to:

Mr. Errol Bragg, Associate Deputy Administrator

> Marketing Services Branch

Transportation and Marketing Programs, AMS, USDA

> Room 2646-South
>
> 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
>
> Washington, D.C., 20250-0269
>
> 202/720-8317

Questions about the program should be directed to:

> Carmen Humphrey, Team Leader
>
> Marketing Services Branch

Transportation and Marketing Programs, AMS, USDA

> Room 2646-South
>
> 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
>
> Washington, D.C., 20250-0269
>
> 202/720-8317
>
> USDAFMPP@usda.gov