The AFID Infrastructure Program is focused on awarding reimbursable grants primarily for capital projects at new and existing food hubs, farmers’ markets, commercial kitchens and other value-added facilities such as those used for processing and packaging meats, dairy products, produce, or other Virginia-grown products. Small farmers, food producers, local food systems advocates and others interested in building their community’s local food and farming infrastructure are encouraged to learn more about the program and work with their localities to identify and develop suitable projects.

The next AFID Infrastructure grant round will be open from April 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023, with awards announced by June 30, 2023. Grant documents are posted below.

• Learn more about the awardees of the AFID Infrastructure Grant Program

Resources

• AFID Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (pdf)
• AFID  Infrastructure Program Application (docx)
• AFID Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx)
• DRAFT Memorandum of Agreement for AFID Infrastructure Grant Awardees (docx)

Contacts
Michele Bridges, Project Manager
804.774.6106
Michele.bridges@vdacs.virginia.gov