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Virginia AFID Infrastructure Grants
Industry-Specific · Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) · VA
The Virginia AFID Infrastructure Grant is a reimbursable state grant of up to $50,000 from VDACS for Virginia agriculture and forestry businesses that process or add value to Virginia-grown products, such as food hubs, farmers' markets, and commercial kitchens.
The Virginia AFID Infrastructure Grants program, run by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), provides reimbursable grants to help fund capital projects at facilities that process or add value to Virginia-grown agricultural and forestry products. This is part of the state's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund, which supports the growth of Virginia's food and farming economy by helping local businesses invest in infrastructure.
Grants are reimbursable, meaning applicants typically pay for project costs first and are then reimbursed by the state, up to $50,000. Localities designated as economically distressed may qualify for a reduced local match requirement, making the program more accessible to businesses in those areas.
Eligible applicants include Virginia agriculture and forestry value-added operations such as food hubs, farmers' markets, commercial kitchens, and small producers, provided at least 30% of the products involved are Virginia-grown. This makes the program especially relevant to small business owners in food processing, local food distribution, or agricultural value-added manufacturing who are looking to expand or upgrade physical infrastructure.
Applications are accepted through annual spring rounds administered by VDACS. Because award amounts, open application windows, and eligibility details can change from year to year, applicants should confirm current program specifics directly at the official VDACS site before applying. This grant is worth exploring for Virginia-based agricultural businesses seeking capital funding support to expand processing, storage, or market infrastructure tied to in-state grown products.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a reimbursable grant, not a loan.
Do I have to repay the funds?
No, but funds are reimbursed after you've paid for project costs, and typically require a local match.
Who is eligible?
Virginia agriculture and forestry value-added operations, such as food hubs, farmers' markets, commercial kitchens, and small producers, where at least 30% of products are Virginia-grown.
How much money can I get?
Grants can reimburse up to $50,000, with a reduced match requirement in distressed localities.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program runs in annual spring rounds; check current rounds at the official VDACS site for exact dates.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through VDACS at https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-infrastructure-grants.shtml.
Who administers this program?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
Is this grant only for Virginia businesses?
Yes, it is limited to eligible operations in Virginia.
What kinds of projects does it fund?
Capital projects at facilities that process or add value to Virginia agricultural and forestry products.
Is the grant taxable?
Confirm at the source, as tax treatment is not specified in the program details.
What does 'reimbursable' mean for this grant?
Applicants generally pay for project costs upfront and are reimbursed by the state afterward.
Is there a required local match?
Yes, though the required match may be reduced for economically distressed localities.
Can any small business apply?
Only Virginia agriculture/forestry value-added operations meeting the Virginia-grown product threshold qualify.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS); always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.