North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative
The application deadline is April 13, 2026
The North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative offers matching funding for local governments, nonstate governmental entities, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations to support the creation or expansion of agricultural manufacturing facilities and businesses that would result in increased demand for North Carolina agricultural products. A total of $4.92 million is available.

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