AgCarolina Farm Credit Announces 2023 Grant Program is Now Open for Applications

AgCarolina Farm Credit opens applications for their 2023 Grant Program for up to $5,000.

AgCarolina Farm Credit announces their 2023 Grant Program is now open for applications through October 31, 2023. Grants will be considered for programs benefiting local communities, farmers and rural residents in the 46 counties and geographic areas that AgCarolina Farm Credit serves. Application-based grants will be awarded up to $5,000 per organization programs in one of four focus areas: Education, Environment, Technology, or the Quality of Rural Life.

Grants are made available through AgCarolina Farm Credit’s corporate giving program. AgCarolina Farm Credit has given back over $535,000 in grants and scholarships through the corporate giving fund since 2005 and is proud to serve and support the farms and communities of Eastern North Carolina.

“AgCarolina Farm Credit is eager to give back within our local communities throughout the 46-county territory covering central, eastern and southeastern North Carolina. As your local lending cooperative, we are committed to being an active member in each community our member-owned cooperative serves. AgCarolina Farm Credit will continue to invest in organizations seeking to improve rural North Carolina through our grant program.” -Evan Kleinhans, CEO

To learn more about AgCarolina Farm Credit’s grant program and to apply, click here. Applications will be reviewed and grants will be awarded in December of 2023.