New Jersey Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grants — New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey's RFSI allocation supports aggregation, processing, and distribution infrastructure for local food producers.

Typical award: ~$3.4 million total; individual awards vary
Deadline: Currently closed; monitor for reopening
Type of support: Funding / grants · Food hubs & infrastructure
Who can apply: Individual producer, Other
Fits these operations: Value-added & food business, Mixed / diversified

The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.

Am I eligible?

Farm or business must operate in NJ
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Applicant is usually required to be registered to do business in the state
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested

How to apply

1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact New Jersey Department of Agriculture before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting

What you'll need

Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period

Timeline & contact

Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time

Get help: New Jersey Department of Agriculture — also try Cooperative Extension in your county

Ready to apply?

Applications go through New Jersey Department of Agriculture, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

Open official page

This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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