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Here are notable new grant awards compiled by the Chronicle:

Virginia supports thousands of farms that supply local businesses and sustain the Commonwealth as a national leader in the agricultural industry.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the application period for its Virginia Food Access Investment Fund.

Businesses and non-profit entities are encouraged to apply for the second round of the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund.

Biden’s Pick For Agriculture Secretary Splits Farming Community Biden’s Pick For Agriculture Secretary Splits Farming Community How will farming fare during the Biden administration? That question was front and center during a confirmation hearing in early February by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for Tom Vilsack, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s pick for U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary. The committee backed Vilsack’s nomination by a voice vote and ...

Governor Northam Announces Grant Funding to Improve Food Access in Underserved Communities Posted by Staff | Dec 21, 2020 | News | | RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced that the application period for the inaugural Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) begins today and will remain open through April 30, 2021. VFAIF will provide grants between $5,000 to $50,000 to support business development, construction, rehabilitation, equipment upgrades, or expansion of grocery stores,...

Northam announces grant funding to improve food access in underserved communities Gov. Ralph Northam holding a press briefing in Richmond. (Source: VPM) By WHSV | December 18, 2020 at 9:51 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 10:25 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WHSV/Office of Gov. Northam Press Release) — Starting Friday, Dec. 14, until April 30, 2021, the application period for the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) is open. The fund will provide grants between $5,000 to $50,000 to support bu...