Matching grants of up to $20,000 (single-locality application) or $35,000 (multi-locality application) awarded through the AFID Fund in partnership with Virginia local governments to promote or support agriculture and forestry - developing strategic plans, feasibility studies, business or marketing plans or ordinances; generating policies or programs to preserve working lands; creating local plans supporting ag/forestry businesses; or funding entrepreneurship and business development. Requires a 1:1 match, with reduced match available for economically distressed localities.
Eligibility
Virginia local governments (single locality or multiple localities in partnership) working with the agriculture/forestry community. A 1:1 match is required, reduced for economically distressed localities.
Details
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$35,000
Application Instructions
Review the AFID Planning Grant Guidelines and submit the AFID Planning Grant Program Application and budget form; interested localities should contact the VDACS Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development.
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