The Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program is 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: 08/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The County has a successful economic development plan that offers cash incentives to businesses that create jobs in the community. This Agricultural Economic Grant Program mimics the same outcome but is directed to support farms, new and beginning entrepreneurs, nonprofits that support agriculture in the county, and to support agriculture education in schools.
Funding Information
This program will provide two types of grants:
- Small grants for Agriculture Development in schools: Up to $1,500.
- Grants for Farmers: Up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant/organization must reside in Durham County and serve Durham County residents and/or farmers.
- Applicants are not eligible to apply if they are currently under contract with this grant program
- Applicants are not eligible to apply if an active grant is not completed and fully paid before contract deadline. You will NOT be eligible to apply for two years.
For more information, visit Durham County.
