Grant proposals due April 15, 2026 at 5 p.m.

LANSING, Mich.-The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that it will accept applications for Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems and Supply Chain Grants now through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

This MDARD grant program supports value-added agricultural processing businesses and community organizations, including traditionally underserved groups, as they:

• Expand value-added agriculture production and processing
• Enhance regional food systems
• Develop supply chains
• Promote access to healthy foods

The maximum grant award is $100,000 per proposal. Applicants must provide a 30 percent match or a reduced 15 percent match available for underserved entities; self-certification is required for underserved applicants.

The grant proposals will be evaluated through a competitive selection process. Applicants must outline in their applications how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for Michigan's food and agriculture industry.

All applications for Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems and Supply Chain Grants must be submitted through the MiAgGrants system. Interested applicants should visit the grant program webpage for additional details.

MDARD encourages prospective applicants to attend an informational webinar from 10-11:30 a.m. ET on March 11, 2026 via the Microsoft Teams virtual platform. Registration for the webinar is not required.

For more information about MDARD's grant programs, visit the MDARD Grants webpage.

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