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Find similar grantsAFID Planning Grant Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.
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CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agriculture & Forestry Development Domestic Marketing & Promotions PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED The goal of the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Planning Grant program is designed to support Virginia agriculture and forestry by: Funding innovative local efforts to assist agriculture- and forestry-based businesses, and Encouraging local governments and the ag/forestry community to work together on better integrating these industries into their community’s overall economic development efforts.
The AFID Planning Grant program awards matching grants of up to $20,000 (single locality application) or $35,000 (multi-locality application) in partnership with local governments to promote or support agriculture and forestry through one or more of the following activities: Generate policies or programs for the preservation of working lands.
Create local plans or initiatives supporting agriculture and/or forestry based businesses Fund innovative entrepreneurship and business development efforts While the Planning Grant program requires a 1:1 match, reduced match requirements are available for economically distressed localities. Interested localities should contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for more information.
Learn more about the awardees of the AFID Planning Grant Program AFID Planning Grant Guidelines (PDF) AFID Planning Grant Program Application (docx) AFID Planning Grant Budget Form (xlsx) Joyce Blankenship, Project Manager Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development joyce. blankenship@vdacs. virginia.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $35,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AFID Planning Grant Program is funded by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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