Virginia Agricultural Council Grant supports researchers serving Virginia agriculture with research, education, and services that expand product uses, develop markets, and improve production.
Preproposals open November 2–23, 2026, closing at 5 p.m. EST through VDACS WebGrants; invited full proposals are due February 1, 2027, at 5 p.m. Funding is capped at $20,000 annually and $40,000 over two years; eligibility, budget rules, and other application requirements also changed.
AFID Facility Grant Program supports Virginia agriculture and forestry businesses through new or expanded value-added facilities that create jobs, attract investment, and benefit Virginia producers.
AFID Planning Grants support Virginia local governments with planning and business development projects that strengthen agriculture and forestry, connect communities, and advance local economic development.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program supports Virginia specialty crop projects in research, marketing, food safety, and food access to strengthen the industry’s competitiveness and benefit the public.
Virginia Wine Board Grants support organizations conducting research, education, and marketing projects to advance the Virginia Wine Vision and a vibrant, sustainable wine and cider industry.
Small Project Research Grants support investigators with seed funding for new research and studies that extend knowledge of Virginia’s natural systems and the effects of human activity on them.