Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program - Infraestructure Grant

The purpose of the Michigan Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle-of-the-food-supply-chain and strengthen local and regional food systems by creating new revenue streams for Michigan producers. Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products including specialty crops, dairy products, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Eligible applicants include agricultural producers or processors, nonprofit organizations, local government entities, tribal governments, and institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals. For-profit entities must meet the eligibility requirements of the SBA small business size standards. Projects must benefit local and regional producers and address middle-of-the-supply-chain activities.

The program offers two types of grants: Infrastructure Grants and Equipment Only Grants. Infrastructure Grants support construction, facility upgrades, and modernization of equipment and systems. Equipment Only Grants fund the purchase of special purpose equipment. Applications must be submitted electronically through the MiAgGrants system by the deadline. Applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).