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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, a partnership between USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, supports projects that build resilience along the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional …
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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement | South Carolina Department of Agriculture With more than 22,600 farms and 4. 6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.
8 billion in annual economic impact. Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement What are you looking for?
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; and to support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages, and new and safe job opportunities.
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. Later this year our agency will be announcing a competitive infrastructure grant program.
Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Infrastructure Grant Application Period: December 20, 2023 – March 1, 2024 Simplified Equipment-Only Grant Application Period: December 20, 2023 – February 9, 2024 Notification to Applicants: Early May 2024 60-day USDA Review Period for Approval Begins May 25, 2024 RFSI Funding Period Estimated to Begin: July 25, 2024 RFSI Funding Period Closes: May 24, 2027 RFSI Information Presentation [pptx] Registering with SAM.
gov Presentation [pptx] Introduction to RFSI Webinar USDA Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers SBA Small Disadvantaged Business SBA Veteran Contracting Assistance Programs SBA Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Small Business Development Webinar Additional USDA information on RFSI can be found at ams. usda.
gov/services/grants/rfsi Click here for information on the RFSI State-led Project SCDA to Hold Listening Call about Infrastructure Needs SC Department of Agriculture Seeks Infrastructure Grant Application
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina agribusinesses and other eligible entities. Projects should focus on strengthening local and regional food systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Specialty Crop Multi-State Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). This federal grant program competitively awards funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by funding collaborative, multi-state projects addressing regional or national level specialty crop issues, including food safety, plant pests and disease, resea…
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). This 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. It specifically mentions dairy as an eligible food product.
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