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GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW
for the Fall 2023 Local Food System Infrastructure Grant!
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering
Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages
in the regional food supply chain. This includes planning, equipment, and facilities that support on-farm post-harvest handling, aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, distribution, and sale of Washington grown, caught, and raised foods.
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There are 2 grant categories:
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Grant category
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Grant amount
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Grant project timeline
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Deadline to apply
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Rapid & Ready:
Simple, straightforward purchases or projects that are ready to go and be completed on a short timeframe.
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$10,000 up to $75,000
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February 2024 – June 30th, 2024
5 months total
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November 15th, 2023 11:59pm
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B.
Large Projects:
More complex projects with longer timelines, bigger budgets, and multiple project steps like design and permitting in addition to installation.
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Over $75,000 up to $500,000
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February 2024 - June 30th, 2025
17 months total
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November 15th, 2023 11:59pm
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Please visit the
GRANT WEBPAGE
for the grant guidelines, the application portal, and additional grant information and resources.
Join WSDA for virtual grant information sessions:
1-hour Grant Info Webinar:
Tuesday, October 10th
4:00 pm PST: sign up here for a zoom link.
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Simultaneous Spanish translation provided
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this webinar will be recorded and posted on the grant webpage by Friday 10/13 for those who are unable to attend.
1-hour Question & Answer “Office Hours”:
(drop in with your questions, not recorded)
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Thursday, October 12th 12pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Friday October 13th 11am PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Monday, October 16th 4pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Tuesday October 17th 11am PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Thursday, October 19th 1pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Monday, October 23rd 12pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Tuesday October 24th 9am PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Monday, October 30th 4pm PT:
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Tuesday October 31st 12pm PT:
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Thursday, November 2nd 3pm PT:
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Monday, November 6th 11am PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Tuesday, November 7th 12pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Thursday, November 9th 4pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Friday, November 10th 1pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Monday, November 13th 12pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Tuesday, November 14th 9am PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
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Tuesday, November 14th 4pm PT:
sign up here for a zoom link.
If you have questions or to request accommodations, please email
localfoodinfrastructure@agr.wa.gov or
call 564-200-4054.
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