The N.C. Department of Agriculture awards grants for research projects that aim to advance agriculture and the agricultural economy in North Carolina.
Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/25/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
With that goal in mind, the department is requesting grant proposals that fit into any of the following programs:
- Innovations to Advance the Agricultural Economy – This new program approved by the N.C. General Assembly in 2024, aims to address needs of the evolving agricultural economy with innovative research.
- Bioenergy Research Initiative – Approved in 2013, this program supports the research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production, agribusiness development and cooperative research for biofuels production within the state.
- New and Emerging Crops – The mission of this program is to identify potential new crops and value-added products and then provide the agricultural research, marketing support and grower education needed to make these crops commercially viable options for North Carolina growers. Funding for this program was first allocated by the General Assembly in 2018.
The Research Stations Division request research proposals that support:
- Bioenergy Research
- New and Emerging Crops
- Innovations to Advance the Agricultural Economy.
Funding Information
The maximum grant request amount for 2024-25 will be no more than $150,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include universities of higher learning, Cooperative Extension, commodity associations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
For more information, visit NCDA&CS.
