Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program - California Department of Food and Agriculture
Funds projects that improve California’s food supply resilience by supporting infrastructure for processing, aggregation, and distribution of food crops and products (excluding meat and poultry).
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $21.5M total awarded in 2024; typical awards support infrastructure projects for processing, aggregation, and distribution.
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen California’s food supply chain resilience, focusing on processing, aggregation, and distribution of food crops and products.
Description
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in partnership with the USDA, is designed to enhance the resilience of California's food supply chain. The program funds competitive projects that improve infrastructure in the processing, aggregation, and distribution stages (the "middle of the supply chain") for food and farm businesses. Its goals include supporting the development of value-added products, expanding market opportunities for small farms and food businesses, and creating fair jobs and wages. Only food system crops and products intended for human consumption are eligible; meat and poultry projects are excluded.
