The Alaska Farmers Market Association is pleased to announce the opening of its application for Specialized Marketing Assistance to all member markets, farm stands, and food hubs.  This program is funded by a USDA FMPP Grant and will be distributed by fiscal sponsoring organization, Cook Inletkeeper. We have $15,000 to distribute amongst eligible markets, farmstands, and food hubs for the 2022 Market Season.

Eligible expenses for Specialized Marketing Assistance:  can be used for advertising costs such as radio, newspaper, signage, or other outreach materials. Merchandise and Chef Demos are not eligible this year.

Please complete the following application by MONDAY, MAY 16th - EXTENDED TO Friday, May 21, 5pm.  You will be notified by MAY 27th if awarded, and we'll need a really quick turn around on acceptance agreements, so we can get funds distributed quickly.

Any costs incurred since January 1, 2022 are reimbursable.  All receipts and reports will be due by September 29th (but you may submit as soon as your project is complete) - this is HARD DEADLINE, as we have our own.  

Reporting requirements include: how funds were used (with receipts), photos (jpgs) of project (ads), thank you letter/posts, etc.  

Your market or food hub will be required to report at least three data points, which may include: customer counts, farmers affected, sales, SNAP redemptions, and more- a more detailed package will be sent to you if selected. You must commit to collecting data for the full 2022 season in order to accept this funding