Waco, TX – According to the state officials, through this agreement, USDA and Texas are working together to offer $11.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.
TDA is accepting applications for this Infrastructure Grant funding through Feb. 15, 2024.
Using RFSI funding, the Texas Department of Agriculture will fund projects that develop more market opportunities for the processing of food products, increase the capacity for post-harvest storing and processing of food crops, and implement specialized equipment, including equipment and infrastructure for cold storage of food crops and products.
In May 2023, USDA announced the availability of up to $420 million through RFSI to strengthen local and regional food systems.
Through this program, AMS has entered into cooperative agreements with state agencies, commissions, or departments responsible for agriculture, commercial food processing, seafood, or food system and distribution activities or commerce activities in states or U.S. territories. RFSI is authorized by the American Rescue Plan.
