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"AFID Infrastructure Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
AFID Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Supports investments that aid small-scale farmers and food producers in growing their operations, focusing on food hubs, farmers’ markets, commercial kitchens, and other value-added facilities.
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AFID Infrastructure Grants | VDACS CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agriculture & Forestry Development PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED Fall 2026 AFID Infrastructure Grant Status | Will Open September 14 - October 30 The AFID Infrastructure Program is focused on awarding reimbursable grants primarily for capital projects at new and existing food hubs, farmers’ markets, commercial kitchens and other value-added facilities such as those used for processing and packaging meats, dairy products, produce, or other Virginia agricultural products.
Small farmers, food producers, local food systems advocates and others interested in building their community’s local food and farming infrastructure are encouraged to learn more about the program and work with their localities to identify and develop suitable projects. For more information on eligibility requirements and details on grant administration, please review the guidelines posted below.
Learn about the AFID Infrastructure Grant Crash Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (PDF) Infrastructure Program Application (PDF) Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx) Infrastructure Grant Program Awardees (PDF) Joyce Blankenship, Project Manager Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development joyce. blankenship@vdacs. virginia.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small-scale farmers and food producers in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 30, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
AFID Infrastructure Grant Program is funded by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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