Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program - Infraestructure Grant

Goal/purpose: The purpose of the Michigan 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.

Additional applicant eligibility criteria: All applicant businesses and organizations must be located in Michigan, and all project activities must take place in Michigan. For-profit entities must meet the eligibility requirements of the SBA small business size standards.

Project eligibility: Eligible projects include expanding capacity for processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products; modernizing manufacturing, tracking, storage, and IT systems; supporting construction of new facilities or modernizing existing ones; and modernizing processing equipment. Ineligible products include meat and poultry, wild-caught seafood, exclusively animal feed and forage products, fiber, landscaping products, tobacco, or dietary supplements.

Application process: Applications must be submitted electronically through the MiAgGrants system by June 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. Applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) before accepting funds.