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ActiveKentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) / USDA · 2026

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant

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Agency: Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) / USDA
Funding: $100,000 - $3,000,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Kentucky entities. Successful applicants will need to provide a 50% to 25% match based upon them meeting federal definitions for Small or Historically Underserved Business Owners.

About This Grant

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant is a grant from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), funded through USDA, that funds infrastructure investments supporting local and regional food supply chains in Kentucky.

The program funds projects that aggregate, process, store, and distribute locally and regionally produced food, strengthening mid-tier food value chains between Kentucky farmers and consumers. Awards range from $100,000 to $3,000,000, and successful applicants must provide a match of 25-50% depending on whether they qualify as a small or historically underserved business.

Eligible applicants are Kentucky-based entities in the food systems sector.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Agricultural Marketing Service A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture * Livestock, Poultry, and Grain * Local & Regional Food Marketing * Search Market News Database * Search Previous Reports * Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) * Dairy Forward Contracting * Food Quality Protection Act * Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program * Mandatory Market Reporting * Marketing Orders & Agreements * Resources for Plant Breeders and Seed Growers * Packers and Stockyards Act * Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) * Pesticide Record Keeping * Plant Variety Protection Act * Research & Promotion Programs * Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications * Commercial Item Descriptions * Certified Meat and Poultry Programs * Auditing & Accreditation * Grain, Rice, Pulse Services * Import/Export Certificates * Laboratory Testing & Approvals * Local Food Research and Development * Market & Facility Design * Market Research & Analysis * Organic Certification & Accreditation * Plant Variety Protection * Regional Food Business Centers * Seed Regulations and Testing * Transportation Research & Analysis * E-Learning and Training Resources * Reports & Presentations * International Commodity Procurement * Become a USDA Foods Vendor * Pilot Project: Unprocessed Fruits & Vegetables * Purchase Programs: Solicitations & Awards * Product Specifications & Requirements * Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) * Small Business Opportunities * Contact Commodity Procurement Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program 3.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program * Return to Grants and Opportunities **Program Purpose and Status** The purpose of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, to support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages, and new and safe job opportunities.

RFSI has provided about $400 million in funding to all States and Territories (States). States are working in partnership with USDA on competitive subawards that supports producers and farm businesses in obtaining equipment or developing their middle of the supply chain infrastructure.

States may also use a limited portion of funds to develop and/or strengthen supply chain coordination and targeted market development services for local and regional products. Please visit your State Department of Agriculture website for program and contact information, which can be found on the RFSI State Grants Status tab. Please visit your State Department of Agriculture website for program and contact information.

**Additional Information and Resources** * Program Scope and Requirements (pdf)updated November 2023 * RFSI Specific Terms and Conditions FY23 (pdf) * RFSI Project Dataset (xlsx) Reasonable Accommodation Services Non-Discrimination Statement Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture FacebookTwitterYouTubeGovDeliveryInstagramFlickrRSS

Eligibility Requirements

Kentucky entities. Successful applicants will need to provide a 50% to 25% match based upon them meeting federal definitions for Small or Historically Underserved Business Owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky entities. Successful applicants will need to provide a 50% to 25% match based upon them meeting federal definitions for Small or Historically Underserved Business Owners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant offer?

The current listing shows $100,000 - $3,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant?

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant is funded by Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) / USDA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant?

This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - Infrastructure Grant?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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