Status Check: Where Things Stand (October 2026)
A quick note on where the programs covered in this section actually stand as of this writing, since these windows move: RFSI (Texas): the most recent Infrastructure Grant round has completed its review cycle. Future rounds are contingent on continued funding appropriation — there isn't a guaranteed "always open" window. If you're seriously considering this program, the most reliable thing to do is contact the Texas Department of Agriculture's RFSI program directly to ask about the current status rather than relying on this post alone. VAPG (federal): the FY2026 application deadline (April 22, 2026) has already passed. The next cycle's deadline hasn't been confirmed here yet — we'll update this once it's announced. AgPro and Specialty Crop Block Grant (Texas state): both operate on their own funding-round schedules tied to legislative appropriations and annual cycles respectively — check directly for current application windows. This post will get updated as we learn more, rather than letting the reference posts above go stale with outdated "currently open" claims.