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301-27-032 AFID Infrastructure Grant Program Notice RFP

Description: 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. Contact Joyce Blankenship at joyce.blankenship@vdacs.virginia.gov with any questions

Buyer: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
StateAgency · VA, US
Released: Sep 14, 2026
Closes: Oct 30, 2026(6 days left)

RFP documents & timeline

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Agenda packet
Jun 26, 2025
445 days before RFP
The Governor announced 12 AFID Infrastructure Grant awards for farmers markets, commercial kitchens, a food hub, an abattoir, on-farm meat processing and facility or equipment upgrades.
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On June 26, Governor Youngkin announced 12 AFID Infrastructure Grant awards to support local food production and agricultural facilities across Virginia. Awardees include the Town of Pulaski for a new farmers market home, the City of Roanoke for new awnings at its historic market, and the Town of Tazewell for a new pavilion on the Clinch River. Additional…
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Agenda packet · Aug 5, 2025
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Agenda packet
Mar 26, 2026
172 days before RFP
VDACS received approval to award 12 RFSI and SEO projects totaling more than $4.9 million for agricultural processing, aggregation and distribution infrastructure.
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In December 2025, the Office of Food Distribution received approval to award 12 Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) and Simplified Equipment Only (SEO) grant projects totaling more than $4.9 million. Virginia's RFSI awards support projects that expand capacity for processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products, helping to build…
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services Minutes
Agenda packet · Mar 26, 2026
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Agenda packet
Apr 14, 2026
153 days before RFP
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative planned a three-year processing-facility expansion supported by a recorded $500,000 AFID Facility Grant.
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On April 14 in Rockingham County, OAFD staff, the Deputy Director of Marketing, and the Assistant. Director of Communications joined Secretary Frazier and Secretary of Commerce and Trade Chenery as Governor Spanberger announced the expansion of Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative. The company plans to execute a multi-phase expansion of its facilities over…
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services Draft Minutes
Agenda packet
Apr 15, 2026
152 days before RFP
Westmoreland County was awarded an AFID Infrastructure Grant for a commercial kitchen for Garner's Produce, with a groundbreaking reported on April 15.
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On April 15, OAFD staff attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Westmoreland County. Westmoreland County was awarded an AFID Infrastructure Grant during the fall 2025 round to support a commercial kitchen for Garner's Produce. Garner's Produce is a family owned and operated Century Farm on the Northern Neck. Most products are sold at the roadside market as…
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services Draft Minutes
Agenda packet · May 21, 2026
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RFP published
Sep 14, 2026
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Crafton WilkesAdministrator, State Milk Commission

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Charles GreenCommissioner

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