Access to funding is crucial for building sustainable agriculture and food systems across the South. In this workshop, Brennan Washington, a 20-year veteran in the federal grant landscape, will guide participants through key federal grants available for local food system development. The session will cover important programs such as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, Southern SARE, the Local Food Promotion Program, and the Farmers Market Promotion Program, among others. Participants will also learn best practices for developing effective grant strategies to match funding opportunities with their specific needs.