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.

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

2024 Grant Round

The Fall 2024 AFID Infrastructure Grant Round will open on October 1st, 2024, and will run until November 15th, 2024. For more information on eligibility requirements and details on grant administration, please review the guidelines posted below.

• AFID Infrastructure Fall 2024 Webinar
• AFID Infrastructure Grant Crash Course (pdf)

Resources

• AFID Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (pdf)
• AFID Infrastructure Program Application (pdf)
• AFID Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx)

Contacts
Rachel Meyers, Program Manager
Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development
804.786.6911
rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov