Agriculture Grants in North Carolina

NC Dept of Agriculture

State-level specialty crop block grants for farmers and agricultural organizations in NC. Supports marketing, research, and food safety initiatives.

USDA Rural Development

Grants to agricultural producers for planning and working capital to develop value-added products from raw agricultural commodities.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Grants for direct-to-consumer marketing activities including farmers markets, roadside stands, CSA programs, and agritourism.

USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

USDA — NRCS

Competitive grants for innovative approaches to conservation on working agricultural lands, including soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Formula grants to state departments of agriculture for projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Grants for local and regional food business enterprises engaged in aggregation, processing, distribution, and storage of locally and regionally produced food products.

NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The NC Department of Agriculture provides grants to farmers, agribusinesses, food banks, and rural organizations for agricultural development, food system infrastructure, farmland preservation, and rural community support.

NC Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Grants for specialty crops, agricultural marketing, and farmland preservation.