Grant Money for Local Farmers

Local farmers could receive grant funds.  In 2013, RAFI-USA will award $180,000 in grants to independent family farms in North Carolina for new farming enterprises that demonstrate innovative opportunities in production, processing and marketing.  This coming year, the program will award up to $8,000 to individual farmers and up to $10,000 for collaborative farmer projects.  To be eligible for a grant, a farmer must earn at least 50% of their personal income from their farm operation.  Individuals who have received a previous grant from RAFI-USA or the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission are not eligible.  The deadline to submit applications is December 5, 2012.  To learn more about the program's guidelines or to download a grant application visit:  www.NCFarmGrants.org