Discretionary, performance-based economic development grant from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund for agriculture/forestry value-added or processing projects. A facility grant is awarded to a political subdivision for the benefit of a company whose new or expanding facility the grant is critical to; supports agribusinesses of all sizes including produce companies, dairy processors, meat and poultry processors, specialty food and beverage manufacturers, greenhouse operations, forest-product manufacturers, and aquaculture projects.
Eligibility
Awarded to a Virginia political subdivision (locality) for the benefit of a qualifying agribusiness that is establishing or expanding a value-added or processing facility. Interested businesses work through their local economic development office.
Details
Financial Instrument
Grant
Application Instructions
Contact the local economic development office or the VDACS Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development; grant amount and terms are determined by the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and approved by the Governor. Review the AFID Facility Grant Program Guidelines.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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