Agricultural food infrastructure capital project grants
301-27-032 AFID Infrastructure Grant Program Notice, Solicitation IV128353, issued by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
At a glance
Virginia is awarding reimbursable grants for capital projects at food hubs, farmers markets, commercial kitchens, and value-added processing facilities for agricultural products. Small farmers, food producers, and local food system organizations can apply through their localities by October 30, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Solicitation number
- IV128353
- Type
- Request for Applications (RFA)
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Commonwealth of Virginia
Official description
The AFID Infrastructure Program is focused on awarding reimbursable grants primarily for capital projects at new and existing food hubs, farmersâ 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 communityâs local food and farming infrastructure are encouraged to learn more about the program and work with their localities to identify and develop suitable projects.Contact Joyce Blankenship at (on the official posting) with any questions
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