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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The RFSI program aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products.
Funds support expanded capacity for aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products (excluding meat and poultry).
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, small and underserved business owners, historically underserved farmers or ranchers, and other businesses that qualify under the Small Business Administration (SBA) categories of small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. Nonprofits are often eligible in cooperative agreements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement are due May 24, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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