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.

Grant Round Information

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)

Webinar

• 2026 Fall AFID Infrastructure Webinar
• AFID Infrastructure Webinar

Resources

• AFID Infrastructure Grant Guidelines (PDF)
• AFID Infrastructure Program Application (PDF)
• AFID Infrastructure Grant Budget Form (xlsx)
• 2023 AFID Infrastructure Grant Program Awardees (PDF)

Contact

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