Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Infrastructure Grant Program Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Application Due Date: October 30th, 2026
Interim grant report: One year into the grant
Grant deliverables completion: Two years from the award announcement
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide services for an Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) infrastructure grant program. The program supports projects that directly advance local food production, sustainable agriculture, or forestry while providing broad community benefits.
The AFID infrastructure program is focused on awarding reimbursable grants, primarily for capital projects at new and existing food hubs, farmers’ markets, commercial kitchens, and other value-added facilities. Eligible facilities may support the processing and packaging of meats, dairy products, produce, or other agricultural products.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 30, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services. The work is located in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Grant program administration and implementation experience
- Expertise in agriculture, forestry, local food systems, or rural economic development
- Experience managing reimbursable capital grant programs
- Familiarity with food hubs, farmers’ markets, commercial kitchens, and agricultural processing facilities
- Strong public-sector compliance, reporting, and stakeholder coordination capabilities
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