AFID Infrastructure Grants

Reimbursable, matching grants of up to $50,000 per grant to Virginia political subdivisions for capital infrastructure projects that support local food production and sustainable agriculture - food hubs, farmers' markets, commercial kitchens, and value-added facilities for processing/packaging meat, dairy, or produce. Awarded competitively through semi-annual (Fall and Spring) funding rounds; requires a 1:1 match, reduced to a 2:1 match for economically distressed localities or projects benefiting multiple small-scale producers.

Applications must be made by a Virginia political subdivision (typically counties and cities, but also towns, industrial/economic development authorities, or planning district commissions). Small farmers and food producers work with their localities to identify and develop projects.

Review the AFID Infrastructure Grant Guidelines, complete the AFID Infrastructure Program Application and budget form, and submit during an open funding round. The Fall 2026 round opens Sept 14 and closes Oct 30, 2026.