The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) announced the AgLink Continuity Grant, a new initiative aimed at helping agricultural processing and storage facilities at risk of closure due to revenue losses caused by natural disasters. The grant program seeks to preserve jobs, maintain service continuity, and strengthen the state’s agricultural supply chain.
AgLink will provide working capital grants of up to $500,000 through a competitive selection process. Applications are expected to open in mid- to late February 2026.
“Our ability to feed and clothe the nation depends on a strong supply chain—and that includes our processors as well as our producers,” said Commissioner Miller. “The AgLink Continuity Grant is going to strengthen the safety net for all of Texas Agriculture. Strengthening food resiliency protects our food supply and helps keep grocery costs down for Texans.”
Funded through House Bill 43, passed during the Texas 89th Legislative Session, AgLink addresses gaps in disaster assistance for critical agricultural operations such as cotton gins, grain elevators, grain warehouses, and rice dryers. These facilities often face severe financial strain when natural disasters reduce raw material deliveries, yet many are ineligible for crop insurance or traditional aid.
Commissioner Miller emphasized the importance of keeping these businesses operational to ensure producers have affordable local access to processing and marketing services. Facility owners and operators can find eligibility details and application information on the TDA website.
