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Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Facility Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). A discretionary incentive to grow Virginia's agriculture and forestry industries. Grants are made to local governments for projects that create new capital investment and jobs in Virginia, specifically for facilities that produce “value-added agricultural or forestal products.
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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: Local governments in partnership with businesses creating new capital investment and jobs in Virginia and producing value-added agricultural or forestal products. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows determined by the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and approved by the Governor; may not exceed $500,000 unless of statewide or regional importance. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Facility Grants 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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