North Carolina Health and Safety for Specialty Crops Mini Grant (NC HASSC)
North Carolina Agromedicine Institute
North Carolina specialty crop growers can receive up to $2,450 to make health and safety improvements. Improvements may include:
Installation of plexiglass or other temporary barriers
Portable hand washing or field sanitation stations
Ventilation/air filtration upgrades or similar portable type systems
Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits
Replacement of mattresses/mattress covers for migrant housing
Fee-for-service to clean/sanitize congregate housing, work sites and/or transportation
Eligibility
Specialty crop producers in North Carolina as defined by the USDA are eligible.
Priority will be given to producers who:
Are veterans, women, and/or individuals farming with a disability
Have operated a farm for less than 10 years.
Are defined by the USDA as "Socially Disadvantaged".
Have low gross farm sales (<$180,300) and low household income for 2 years in a row.
Terms
This grant is reimbursement based, with a 30% cost-share required. Original receipts are required. Maximum project expenditure of $3,500 would generate a maximum reimbursement of $2,450.
Application Instructions
To receive a mini-grant, follow these steps:
(Optional) Contact Robin Tutor Marcom at the details above to confirm expense eligibility.
Complete the Reimbursement Form below, attach all relevant receipts and submit to the address below
North Carolina Agromedicine Institute
Attn: Dr. Robin Tutor Marcom
1157 VOA Site C Road
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
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Organization
North Carolina Agromedicine Institute
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$2,450
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Updated November 5, 2022
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