Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program - Infrastructure Track
$100,000 - $500,000
Applications Due:
Closed
State
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Description
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, funded by the USDA, allocates approximately $2 million for infrastructure grants to Vermont businesses and organizations aiming to strengthen local and regional food systems. The grants support projects that improve the aggregation, distribution, manufacturing, processing, storing, transporting, and wholesaling of Vermont food products. This track encourages development of Vermont value-added products and promotes fair wages and job creation. A 50% match is required, which can be reduced to 25% for historically underserved farmers. Grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 and are available from fall 2024 through February 2027.
Eligibility
States
Vermont
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, Small businesses, City or township governments, County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, Special district governments, State governments
Funding
Timing
Posted Date
May 06, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Funder
Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Julia Scheier
Contact Email
Contact Phone