North Carolina Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR)
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Due October 16, 2026
Competitive state grant from NCDA&CS (rebranded in 2026 from the Bioenergy Research Initiative / New & Emerging Crops / IAAE programs) funding agricultural innovation and research projects — new and emerging crops, bioenergy, livestock, technology, forestry, and value-added products that enhance the competitiveness of North Carolina agriculture. $1,000,000 available for the FY2026-27 cycle.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants: institutions of higher learning, Cooperative Extension, commodity associations, and non-profit and for-profit organizations. Not available to start-up businesses, for collecting proprietary data, or for indirect/overhead costs. Projects may run up to 3 years; multi-state collaboration allowed.
Details
Deadline
October 16, 2026
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$100,000
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Application Instructions
Submit application packet electronically (Word/Excel originals) to Allison Medlin by 5:00 PM EST Friday, October 16, 2026, plus one mailed original with signatures. Templates (cover page, information & guidelines, project profile, line-item budget, timeline) at ncagr.gov/grants/NCAIR.
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