Source: CAROLINA FARM CREDIT Keeping the future of agriculture bright in North Carolina Each
year, Carolina Farm Credit supports organizations with grants of up to $5,000
to help in their endeavors and to further the future of agriculture in our
region of North Carolina. Fund Mission & ObjectivesThe
Fund's mission is to build strong partnerships and alliances, leveraging the
resources within the fund to preserve and promote the farmer, the family, and
our rural communities. The Fund has two main objectives: to invest in the
future of agriculture and to enhance and impact the quality of life in rural
North Carolina. ApplicationsThe Fund operates on an application-based grant system. Grants will be awarded for up to $5,000 per organization per year. To be considered for funding, organizations' values and purpose must align with the Fund's mission. Applications must be submitted online. You will be asked to attach a copy of your organizations W9 to the application prior to submission. Incomplete applications can not be accepted, please make sure you complete all fields prior to submission. Eligibility ConsiderationsGrants
will be considered for programs only in the 54 counties and geographic areas
where Carolina Farm Credit conducts business. Grants will only be awarded to
non-profit groups or organizations and will not be awarded to individuals or
private farms. Funding CycleGrant
applications will be accepted from January 1 to June 30th. Proposals will
be reviewed and grants will be awarded in the fourth quarter. All recipients
will be expected to attend a banquet to recognize grant recipients in the
following Spring. DeadlineThe deadline for 2023
project applications is June 30, 2022. QuestionsPlease
contact Jocelyn Roten, Marketing Coordinator, at Marketing@carolinafarmcredit.com or
by phone at (800) 521-9952 x2897.
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