301-26-086 Grant Opportunity Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program

The Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program provides grant funding to charitable food‑assistance organizations so they can purchase Virginia‑grown agricultural products and distribute them to food‑insecure residents. Grants are awarded for up to one year, and applications are submitted online through the VDACS website. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2026. • Eligible applicants are charitable food‑assistance organizations operating in Virginia. • Funds must be used to purchase Virginia‑grown produce, livestock, or value‑added agricultural items. • Recipients must follow each organization’s food‑distribution guidelines and report on how the products are allocated to those in need. • Grants are limited to a one‑year period and may range widely based on the organization’s request and available funding.