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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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Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) - Infrastructure Grants is funded by Virginia Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The AFID Infrastructure Grant program closes October 30, 2026. Awards top out at $50,000, they are reimbursable, and only a political subdivision can apply. The August round put $507,000 into 14 projects at an average of about $36,000.
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