Texas Launches $100 Million AgLink Continuity Grant to Protect Food and Fiber Supply Chain

The new program aims to stabilize agricultural processing and storage facilities during natural disasters and revenue losses.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) have announced the creation of the $100 million AgLink Continuity Grant, a new initiative designed to reinforce Texas' agricultural supply chain and protect critical food and fiber infrastructure during times of disaster. The grant program will provide financial assistance to eligible agricultural processing and storage facilities that are at risk of closing due to revenue losses caused by natural disasters, helping to preserve jobs, maintain continuity of services, and ensure the stability of essential agricultural operations.

Why it matters

The continued operation of agricultural processing and handling facilities is essential to maintaining a functional agricultural marketplace in Texas. When these facilities experience significant declines in raw commodity deliveries due to events like drought, wildfire, flooding, or winter storms, it can create severe financial strain and threaten closures that ripple throughout the broader agricultural economy. The AgLink Continuity Grant aims to address this critical assistance gap and ensure these businesses stay open, resilient, and ready to serve producers when they need them most.

The details

The AgLink Continuity Grant will provide working capital to help stabilize operations during periods of disaster-related revenue loss. Qualifying businesses may receive grants of up to $500,000 through a competitive evaluation and selection process. The program is designed to support key agricultural processing and handling businesses across Texas, including cotton gins, grain elevators, grain warehouses, and rice dryers. When these facilities experience temporary shutdowns, it can force producers to travel farther, incur higher transportation costs, or delay marketing opportunities, with consequences that extend beyond the immediate disaster recovery period.

  • The AgLink Continuity Grant program is expected to open for applications in mid- to late February 2026.
  • The program was created through House Bill 43, which was approved during the Texas 89th Legislative Session.

The players

Sid Miller

The Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, who announced the creation of the AgLink Continuity Grant program.

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

The state agency that is partnering with the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority to administer the AgLink Continuity Grant program.

Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA)

The state agency that is partnering with the Texas Department of Agriculture to administer the AgLink Continuity Grant program.

Stan Kitzman

The State Representative who introduced House Bill 43, which provided the funding for the AgLink Continuity Grant program.

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What they’re saying

“Our ability to feed and clothe the nation depends on a strong supply chain—and that includes our processors as well as our producers. 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.”

— Sid Miller, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture (americanagnetwork.com)

“The 89th Legislative session was one of the strongest ever for Texas agriculture. From historic investments into water conservation to expanded financial support for our farmers and ranchers, we fought hard, and the Legislature delivered. When critical processing or marketing operations shut down, even temporarily, producers lose affordable local access. The AgLink Continuity Grant ensures these businesses stay open, resilient, and ready to serve when producers need them most.”

— Sid Miller, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture (americanagnetwork.com)

What’s next

The application window for the AgLink Continuity Grant program is expected to open in mid- to late February 2026. Facility owners and operators are encouraged to visit the Texas Department of Agriculture website and sign up for notifications as the application window approaches.

The takeaway

The AgLink Continuity Grant program is a significant investment by the state of Texas to strengthen the resilience of its agricultural supply chain and protect critical food and fiber infrastructure during times of disaster. By providing financial assistance to eligible processing and storage facilities, the program aims to preserve jobs, maintain continuity of services, and ensure the stability of essential agricultural operations that producers depend on to bring their commodities to market.