The Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program assists local farmers to develop new sources of agricultural income through the provision of cost-share grants. Individual grant limit is $10,000. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their operation is a verifiable farm business. The farm tract and farming operation on which the funds are to be used must be in Orange County.
The grant program is managed by the Orange County Department of Economic Development. Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/2761/Financial-Resources to access the application.
Farmers and other agribusinesses interested in applying for a grant can contact Mike Ortosky at 919-270-6528 or jmortosk@ncsu.edu if they would like assistance with applying or have questions.
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