ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 15, 2026) — State agriculture officials in Maryland have rolled out a new funding initiative designed to strengthen food storage and distribution capabilities in rural areas across the state.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture revealed today that it is launching the Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI), which will distribute $1.6 million in funding to help rural communities build new cold storage facilities and upgrade current delivery systems.
According to the announcement, this grant initiative operates under the broader Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program, which receives federal funding support.
