Program to Award Minimum of 50 Grants to Support Agricultural Innovation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – NC AgVentures, an NC State Extension program, has announced a new grant opportunity designed to support family farms throughout North Carolina. The competitive grant program offers funding for agricultural projects aimed at increasing farm profitability through diversification, improvement, or expansion initiatives.
Funding Details
The program will award grants of up to $10,000 to independent family farms and non-profit community organizations that work directly with family farms. Sponsored by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, NC AgVentures has committed to awarding a minimum of 50 grants through this funding cycle.
The program represents an important opportunity for producers considering diversification, improvement, or expansion of their farm operations.
Eligibility and Coverage
The grant program is open to family farms located in 46 counties across North Carolina, including: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Cabarrus, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Gaston, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Martin, Mecklenburg, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Pitt, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, Vance, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, Wilkes, Warren, and Yadkin.
Application Timeline
Interested applicants should note the following important dates:
- Application Period Opens: October 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Given the competitive nature of the program, farmers are encouraged to begin preparing their applications early and ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline.
How to Apply
For additional information about the NC AgVentures grant program, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, interested farmers can contact their local NC Cooperative Extension Agent or visit the program website at www.ncagventures.org.
