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Find similar grantsAgriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Program - Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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AFID Facility Grants | VDACS CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agriculture & Forestry Development PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED The Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund is a discretionary, performance-based economic development incentive specifically for agriculture and forestry value-added or processing projects.
The AFID program supports agribusinesses of all sizes including produce companies, dairy processors, meat and poultry processors, specialty food and beverage manufacturers, greenhouse operations, forest product manufacturers and more. The fund can also support aquaculture projects such as oyster production and nurseries producing native plants for stormwater BMPs.
An AFID facility grant is awarded to a political subdivision for the benefit of the company, with the expectation that the grant is critical to the success of the new or expanding facility. The grant amount and terms are determined by the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and approved by the Governor.
Interested businesses should contact their local economic development office or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for more information. Learn more about the awardees of the AFID Facility Grant Program AFID Facility Grant Program Michele Bridges, Project Manager michele. bridges@vdacs.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The submitter must be your local county/unit of government. Interested businesses need to start an early conversation with their local Economic Development official. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Program - Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is funded by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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