Grant

NC AgVentures Farm Grant

NC AgVentures (NC State Extension, funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission)

What you can get

Up to $10,000 • Direct grants to individual farms for new or expanded agricultural ventures - new farm directions, technology adoption, and projects that strengthen farm resilience and efficiency. Applicants must contact their county Extension Agent by December 1 to discuss the proposal before submitting.

Readiness: Prep docs first
Who can apply: producer, North Carolina family farms in 46 eligible counties whose farm has been revenue generating for at least one year (local non profit community organizations are also eligible); priority goes to current or former tobacco growers, quota holders, tobacco workers and close family descendants, farms that have not received previous grants, and applicants earning at least 50% of gross personal income from the farm operation.
Coverage: NC
Deadline & timing: Due December 15, 2026. Applications open October 15, 2026 and close December 15, 2026 at 6 p.m., or as soon as 200 applications have been submitted, whichever comes first, so apply early in the window. Maximum award is $10,000. Your farm must have generated revenue for at least one year and be in one of the program's eligible North Carolina counties (listed on the application page). Contact your Extension agent by December 1 to consult on your project proposal and review your application.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants: producer, North Carolina family farms in 46 eligible counties whose farm has been revenue-generating for at least one year (local non-profit community organizations are also eligible); priority goes to current or former tobacco growers, quota holders, tobacco workers and close family descendants, farms that have not received previous grants, and applicants earning at least 50% of gross personal income from the farm operation..

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An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.

Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.

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NC AgVentures Farm Grant

NC AgVentures (NC State Extension, funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission)

What you can get

Readiness

Prep docs first

Who can apply

producer, North Carolina family farms in 46 eligible counties whose farm has been revenue generating for at least one year (local non profit community organizations are also eligible); priority goes to current or former tobacco growers, quota holders, tobacco workers and close family descendants, farms that have not received previous grants, and applicants earning at least 50% of gross personal income from the farm operation.

Coverage

Deadline & timing

Due December 15, 2026. Applications open October 15, 2026 and close December 15, 2026 at 6 p.m., or as soon as 200 applications have been submitted, whichever comes first, so apply early in the window. Maximum award is $10,000. Your farm must have generated revenue for at least one year and be in one of the program's eligible North Carolina counties (listed on the application page). Contact your Extension agent by December 1 to consult on your project proposal and review your application.

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