North Dakota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI)
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Closed December 31, 2024
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) provides funding to support development of middle-of-the-supply-chain infrastructure for North Dakota food and farm businesses. Eligible uses include aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products.
Eligibility
Supports North Dakota-based food and farm businesses working with specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products (excludes meat and poultry).
Details
Deadline
December 31, 2024
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$10,000
Total Program Funding
$4,690,000
Terms
Two grant types were offered: Simplified Equipment-Only Grants ($10,000–$100,000, equipment only) and Infrastructure Grants (minimum $100,000, covering equipment, installation, supplies, and construction). Infrastructure grants require matching funds. Approximately $4.69 million was available in competitive subaward grants (USDA AMS pass-through).
Application Instructions
Applications are now closed. Contact Waldemar Garcia, Ag Marketing & Development Specialist (701-328-2191, scbg@nd.gov).
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