Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
Forecasted
Local Food System Infrastructure Grant supports Washington farms and food businesses with post-harvest equipment and facilities to strengthen local supply chains and expand access to community markets.
Funder: Washington State Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Large Project concept) | October 2027 (Equipment Plus) | December 2027 (Large Project full application)
Funding Amounts: Previous 2025 round: up to $75,000 (Equipment Plus) or $750,000 (Large Project)
Summary: Supports post-harvest equipment and facilities that strengthen Washington food supply chains and local market access.
Key Information: Applicants must be existing entities licensed in Washington with a UBI number, and may submit only one application per applicant/UBI.
Description
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Local Food System Infrastructure Grant supports local food supply chains and market access for Washington farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors. It addresses infrastructure barriers that limit sales to schools and other community markets, funding projects with positive ripple effects for farm and food business viability.
The program supports equipment and facilities for post-harvest handling, including slaughter, aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, distribution, marketing, and retail of Washington-grown, caught, and raised foods. Its two funding categories distinguish straightforward equipment purchases from larger projects that strengthen collaboration across regional supply chains and may include planning, major facility improvements, renovation, or construction.
