Full name of Instrument & Measure (English):
Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID)
Description:
The Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund provides grants to promote and develop the agriculture and forestry industry in Virginia and create or expand value-add facilities, including qualified biofuel production facilities. Individual grants may not exceed $250,000 or 25% of qualified capital expenditures and are awarded at the governor's discretion. The grants are awarded to local governments and other Virginia political subdivisions working with qualified businesses.
Goal/Aim:
Support agriculture and forestry industry in value add products inclusive biofuels
Responsible Authority:
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Department of Energy DOE
