The Durham County is seeking applications for its Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program to offer cost share grants to assist farmers and nonprofits in their agricultural endeavors and to promote Agriculture Development and Outdoor Environmental Learning Centers in schools.
Donor Name: Durham County
State: North Carolina
County: Durham County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/25/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Grants for Schools: Up to $1,500.00
- Grants for Farmers: Up to $10,00.00
Details:
The Durham County Board of County Commissioners has approved an Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program and allocated $250,000 for this fiscal year.
This program will provide two types of grants:
- Small grants for Agriculture Development in schools: Up to $1,500.00
- Grants for Farmers: Up to $10,00.00
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant/organization must reside in Durham County and serve Durham County residents and/or farmers.
- Applicant cannot apply if they are currently under contract with this grant program.
Application for Farmers or Nonprofits
The grant program assists farmers in developing new sources of agricultural income through the provision of 85% cost-share grants, or 95% cost-share grants for M/WBE and/or New & Beginning Farmers. 15% match required for non-M/WBE applicants; 25% match may be made to increase ranking score of Application; 5% match required for M/WBE or New & Beginning applicants. Applicants can be reimbursed for the cost of farm improvements or other eligible expenses listed in the grant.
The Grant funds to farmers would be used to assist in:
- Infrastructure improvements to the farm
- Food Safety Compliance
- Socially disadvantaged and underserved farmer financial assistance
- New and beginning farmers small startup funds
- Specialized farm equipment
- Subcontractors and off farm services
- Supplies and Materials
- Outreach expenses associated with the production and marketing of diversified farm enterprises, value added and Agritourism endeavors
Application for Schools
- The grant program assists by providing financial support for program implementation through the provision of 85% cost-share grants (15% match). Schools can be reimbursed for the cost of improvements or other eligible expenses listed in the grant.
The Grant funds to schools would be used to assist in:
- Ag Development in schools
- Build Outdoor Environmental Learning Centers or programming (Ag. Related)
- Support student recruitment for Ag Ed programs
For more information, visit Durham County.