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Find similar grantsAFID Infrastructure Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Provides reimbursable grants for capital projects at food hubs, farmers’ markets, and other value-added facilities in Virginia.
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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 Spring 2026 AFID Infrastructure Grant Now Open Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p. m.
on April 30, 2026 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 Course (PDF) AFID Infrastructure Webinar Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (PDF) AFID Infrastructure Program Application (PDF) Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx) 2023 AFID 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.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small farmers, food producers, and local food systems advocates in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
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