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Agriculture & Forestry Development Agriculture & Forestry Development International Marketing Domestic Marketing & Promotions Status | Closed 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 agricultural 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. For more information on eligibility requirements and details on grant administration, please review the guidelines posted below. Learn about the AFID Infrastructure Grant Crash Course (PDF) AFID Infrastructure Webinar AFID Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (PDF) AFID Infrastructure Program Application (PDF) AFID Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx) 2023 AFID Infrastructure Grant Program Awardees (PDF) Joyce Blankenship, Project Manager Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development 102 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.786.1906 joyce.blankenship@vdacs.virginia.gov

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