A cost-share grant program administered by the Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at the University of Mount Olive and funded by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. Grants of up to $10,000 support new or innovative projects that increase farm profitability across 33 eastern North Carolina counties (Montgomery to Currituck).
Eligibility
Open to farmers and agribusinesses in 33 eastern North Carolina counties (Montgomery to Currituck). Priority is given to applicants who earn at least 50% of their income from the farm and to current or former tobacco farmers and quota holders.
Details
Release Date
November 3, 2025
Deadline
December 15, 2025
Organization
Financial Instrument
Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$10,000
Terms
Cost-share grants of up to $10,000 for new or innovative projects that increase farm profit. Funded by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission; administered by the University of Mount Olive.
Application Instructions
Applications are accepted during an annual cycle. The 2026 cycle ran November 3 – December 15, 2025.
Resources
TTFC funded-project record: https://tobaccotrustfund.org/funded-project/ttfc-agprime-2024-2027/
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