Blue Catfish Infrastructure Grant.pdf
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This is a grant program notice from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) establishing the Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program. The program encourages political subdivisions throughout Virginia to develop and implement projects focused on processing, flash freezing, and supporting infrastructure for invasive blue catfish species. The grant program supports initiatives aimed at managing the invasive blue catfish population through value-added processing and infrastructure development. No specific response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder meetings, or award dates are detailed in the available documentation.
Individual grants are reimbursable awards with a maximum funding cap of $250,000 per grant, with eligible applicants limited to political subdivisions within Virginia. The program does not specify set-asides, incumbent contractors, or renewal options. Funding for this grant program is provided through the Governor's office, though the total program budget and specific appropriation source are not detailed in the available materials. Interested political subdivisions seeking additional information or clarification regarding eligibility, application procedures, or project requirements should contact Rachel Meyers at rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov.
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Virginia Agriculture Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing and Infrastructure Grant Program
Notice of Grant Availability
Guidelines and Instructions
Application Due Date:
October 30, 2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Administered by the
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND CONSUMER SERVICES
P. O. BOX 1163
Richmond, Virginia 23218
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program encourages efforts by political subdivisions to support the processing, flash freezing, and infrastructure of invasive blue catfish species. Any funds awarded by the Governor shall be awarded as reimbursable grants of no more than $250,000 per grant to political subdivisions to support blue catfish processing, flash freezing, and infrastructure projects.
APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
CONTENT AND FORM
During the next funding round, completed applications should be emailed to Rachel Meyers, Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development, at rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov
AWARD INFORMATION
GRANT PERIOD DURATION
The Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry shall make funding recommendations to the Governor and will determine how and when grant applications are reviewed and awards made.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
Grant awards will be made on a competitive basis based on the strength of a candidate’s application. Applicants must follow the AFID Infrastructure Program Application format. Grant priority will be given to the following project types:
• Projects that create processing, flash freezing, and infrastructure capacity in proximity to small-scale blue catfish watermen.
• Processing facilities that are primarily locally owned, including packaging, freezing, and labeling facilities that are used for processing blue catfish.
• Projects that involve or incorporate existing seafood processors and businesses.
• Projects located in the localities of the Rural Coastal Virginia Community Enhancement
Authority or in Planning District 23.
For additional information, please visit: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-infrastructure-grants-blue-catfish.shtml
SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME
Completed applications must be submit via email to Rachel Meyers at rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 30, 2026.
mailto:rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-infrastructure-grants-blue-catfish.shtml
AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
AWARD NOTICES
A Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program award is a reimbursable grant. Once the funds are awarded, each grantee will receive a Memorandum of Agreement outlining the grant period and reporting requirements. Grant awardees have two years from the award announcement date to complete their deliverables and may request an extension from the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for up to one additional year.
ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD
A signature by an authorized representative of the successful applicant organization on the award letter constitutes acceptance of the award and its associated terms and conditions.
PAYMENTS
Grantees are required to complete an interim grant report one year into the grant period.
Reimbursements may be requested periodically throughout the grant period; up to 75 percent of the grant funds may be allocated prior to the end of the grant period.
Upon completion of the grant period, grantees are required to submit a final grant report, including any grant deliverables, along with a budget close-out form including all receipts, invoices, and backup documentation. The final reimbursement payment will be made upon verification of the final grant documents.
AGENCY CONTACT
Rachel Meyers, Virginia Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development Email: rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov mailto:rachel.meyers@vdacs.virginia.gov
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION |
| BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW |
| APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION |
| CONTENT AND FORM |
| AWARD INFORMATION |
| GRANT PERIOD DURATION |
| ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION |
| APPLICATION PROCESS |
| SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME |
| AWARD NOTICES |
| ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD |
| PAYMENTS |
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