Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants

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Key Information

Due Date: April 8, 2026


Agency: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development


Source: Michigan


Website: View Website


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Posted


Contact Info: 800-292-3939
MDARD Grants Program

Overview

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) provides grants to promote the expansion of value-added agriculture production, processing, develop food systems, healthy food access, and supply chain business development within the state to enhance Michigan’s food and agriculture industry.

Eligible projects include those that establish, retain, expand, attract or develop value added agricultural processing in Michigan, or that expand or develop regional food systems or access to healthy food.

The 2026 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals will open on February 18, 2026, and will close on April 8, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST. All applications must be submitted on the new MiAgGrants site under a Citizen or Business Account. An informational webinar will be held on March 4, 2026.

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Additional Info

Posted Date: February 18, 2026


Application Due Date: April 8, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Individuals
  • Small businesses
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Others
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