Latest news with #FundInfrastructureGrantprogram

Yahoo

Gov. Youngkin announces over $260K in grants to support local food production

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday the latest round of grants in order to help support food production in the Commonwealth. According to a release, $264,000 in grants, provided by Youngkin's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grant program, will go towards six community infrastructure products with the goal of enhancing food markets and expanding access to locally grown food. 'Awards from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Infrastructure Grant program are pivotal in providing targeted support to communities who want to create innovative solutions to local, healthy food access,' Youngkin said. 'We are proud to invest in the efforts of these dedicated food leaders who are making a lasting impact on the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth.' 'It's so important that we help our farmers and small food producers get their products to consumers, especially consumers in their local community,' Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr said. 'These grants support farm income, strengthen local economies, and increase residents' access to fresh local foods. It's a win for everyone.' A list of the projects across the Commonwealth receiving funding can be found below: Farmers Market Weatherization Improvements — Town of Abingdon $50,000 Adding a removable weather resistant curtain wall, tracked doors, heating and a two-bay sink to transform the market into a year-round facility Commissary Kitchen and Food Aggregator — Bath County $50,000 Equipping The Village Kitchen, a commissary kitchen and food aggregator for the area, with a fully-equipped shared-use facility Farmers Market Expansion — Cumberland County $32,678 Improving and upgrading the farmers market at the Luther P. Jackson Community Center SIP Seafood Market — City of Newport News $50,000 Funding to cover equipment purchases, including ice machines, refrigerating units, ice pans and food display items, for the SIP Seafood Market Winter Market Building — Town of Onancock $31,943 Funding to cover equipment costs and prefabricated building to house a winter market for the area Expansion of Farm Stand into Brick and Mortar Market — Prince William County $49,450 Funding to cover building, electrical, insulation, drywall, paint, refrigerator, freezer, display and signage for Sunshine Honey Farm Those interested in applying for the next round of grants, which will be accepted in the spring, can do so through the link here. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.