46 NC counties (Alamance through Yadkin; see source list)
NC AgVentures Farm Grant
From NC State Extension (funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $10,000
- Deadline
- Dec 15, 202651 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to agventures.ces.ncsu.edu.
Who can apply
- NC family farms that have generated revenue for at least 1 year in the listed counties (local ag nonprofits also eligible), for projects that increase farm profits
- Priority for tobacco-connected families, first-time grantees and farms that are 50%+ of the owner's income
Agriculture
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
68 grants awarded in 2026. The application cap (200) makes it a first-come race as well as a merit review.
Before you apply
Book a consult with your county Extension agent by Dec 1 (required as collaborator), then submit early before the 200-application cap.
Heads up
The portal closes early once 200 applications are in. The page says 6 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on agventures.ces.ncsu.edu, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
Similar grants
- Southern SARE Producer Grant: Up to $25,000
- RISE (Regional Investment for Small Enterprise) Grant: Up to $5,000
- North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant: Up to $30,000
Questions about NC AgVentures Farm Grant
How much is NC AgVentures Farm Grant?
Up to $10,000. The full line is: Up to $10,000. Highest figure stored: $10,000.
When can I apply for NC AgVentures Farm Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for NC AgVentures Farm Grant?
NC family farms that have generated revenue for at least 1 year in the listed counties (local ag nonprofits also eligible), for projects that increase farm profits. Priority for tobacco-connected families, first-time grantees and farms that are 50%+ of the owner's income.
Does NC AgVentures Farm Grant require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was NC AgVentures Farm Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://agventures.ces.ncsu.edu/application-for-ag-ventures-grant/. The official page wins if we disagree.