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Program Impact

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USDA Regional Food Business Center Program Semi-Annual Performance Progress Report

All Center Key Highlights Brief July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (pdf)

This is an interim report reflecting the first (of five) year of Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) Program activity as reported in the semi-annual Performance Progress Reports submitted by the 12 Centers.

Local and Regional Foods Division Research and Resources Webinar: Regional Food Business Center Program Highlights

Recorded Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM ET

Recorded webinar featuring an update on the Regional Food Business Center Program, including representatives from different centers sharing about their region-specific initiatives and activities. This webinar also shares information on the centers’ impacts over the first year of the program and highlight how stakeholders can get involved with their local center.

How to Administer the Cooperative Agreement

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What are my requirements for administering my cooperative agreement?

You must follow the requirements provided in your notice of award and in the AMS General Terms and Conditions 2023 (pdf) and Regional Food Business Centers Program Specific Terms and Conditions (pdf)

How do I submit a payment request?

You must complete and submit the following documentation:

Below are instructions and sample forms to assist you in submitting a request.

How do I report on my agreement’s progress?

You must submit Semi-Annual (every six months) Performance Reports and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports to show the progress of your award throughout the performance period. These reports are due no later than 30 calendar days after each performance reporting period end date. The final reports, including performance and financial, are due 120 days after the end of the agreement.

You must complete and submit the following documentation:

Below are tools to assist you in submitting a Performance Report or Federal Financial Status Report.

Performance Measures Data Collection Guide (pdf) – created by the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program and can be used to help complete the Performance Report.
SF-425 Instructions (pdf)
Sample Final SF-425 Federal Financial Status Report (pdf)

How do I report on special purpose equipment/unused supplies in excess of $5,000 purchased through my agreement?

If you purchase special purpose equipment or have unused supplies in excess of $5,000 you must submit a Tangible Personal Property Report within 90 days after your agreement’s expiration date, which includes completing and submitting the following documentation:

If you determine at any time during your agreement, except at close out, to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the equipment, you must request disposition instructions from AMS by completing and submitting the following documentation:

Business Builder Award Program

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All Regional Food Business Centers administer a Business Builder award program as part of their Capacity Building goals. Business Builder awards provide direct financial assistance of up to $100,000 to eligible small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. Awards are made for business, market, and supply chain development projects aimed at increasing business viability, developing regional market opportunities, and expanding value chain capacity.

The Business Builder award program is intended for small and mid-sized food and farm businesses including producers, processors, aggregators, distributors, and other businesses within the food supply chain. The award is also meant for food value and supply chain coordination. The awards may support staff time; business planning activities; software implementation; the purchase of specialized equipment for food safety, processing and/or packaging. Value chain and supply chain coordination and innovation; product development; and marketing may also be supported by Business Builder awards. To learn more about each Center’s Business Builder award program, including program status, visit the Business Builder Grant Status page on the RFBC website.