Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Limited submission
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program funds research-driven improvements in California’s food supply chain, focusing on processing, aggregation, and distribution for greater resilience and sustainability.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: February 26, 2024 (Full application, AmpliFund) | July 17, 2025 (Concept Proposal, Equipment-Only PDF)
Funding Amounts: Infrastructure Grants: $100,000–$3,000,000 (50% match required, reduced to 25% for eligible entities); Equipment-Only: $10,000–$100,000 (no match required); typical durations 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports infrastructure projects that strengthen California’s food supply chain, focusing on processing, aggregation, and distribution.
Key Information: For 2025, only Equipment-Only grants are open; prior RFSI recipients are not eligible to apply.
Description
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in partnership with USDA, aims to enhance the resilience and diversity of California’s food supply chain. The program funds infrastructure improvements in processing, aggregation, and distribution—the "middle" of the supply chain—for food crops and products intended for human consumption (excluding meat and poultry). The goal is to create more robust markets for small farms and food businesses, foster value-added product development, and promote fair pricing and wages while supporting safe job opportunities.
