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Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants is sponsored by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). These grants promote the expansion of value-added agriculture production, processing, development of food systems, healthy food access, underserved business development, and supply chain business development within Michigan.
Projects can include food hub development, food access initiatives, value-added food processing innovation and equipment, and technical assistance.
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Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development provides grants to promote the expansion of value-added agriculture production, processing, development of food systems, healthy food access, underserved business development, and supply chain business development within the state to enhance Michigan’s food and agriculture industry.
The 2026 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals will open on February 26, 2026, and will close on April 15, 2026, at 5 p. m. ET.
All applications must be submitted on the new MiAgGrants site under aCitizen orBusiness Account. Find support and learn more aboutthe MiAgGrants and MiLogin partnership.
FY26 Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program Guidelines FY26 Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program Fact Sheet ### Release Request for Proposals ### Informational Webinar via Microsoft Teams Teams meeting from 10 a. m. - 11:30 a.
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### Joint Evaluation Committee Receives Proposals for Scoring ### Joint Evaluation Committee Meeting ### Announce Award Funding View dashboard of all MDARD grant recipients 2025 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2024 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2023 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2022 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2021 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2020 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) 2019 Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant Recipients (PDF) For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact the Grants Program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food and agriculture businesses, farmers, food hubs, and food access organizations, including nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Applicants must be registered as a vendor with the State of Michigan. If a previous MDARD Value Added & Regional Food Systems Grant was received in the last two years, the applicant is ineligible for the current round. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum award of $100,000 (requires a minimum 30% cash match). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants is funded by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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