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Request a CSF-NC review via the Institute's online form (https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2ZuvMkOjJtr8O) or by contacting agromedicine@ecu.edu / 252-744-1008. After the review, complete the Participant Reimbursement Application and submit itemized receipts.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published. Application PDF: "Reimbursement is subject to program eligibility requirements and available funding."

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Farms that complete a free, confidential, non-regulatory Certified Safe Farm on-farm safety review can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for health and safety improvements identified in the review. Eligible purchases include ROPS, seatbelts, shields and guards, SMV emblems, lockout/tagout kits, PPE, handwashing and eye wash stations, chemical storage, fire extinguishers, ergonomic tools and similar items. Reimbursements are funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.



- North Carolina farm that has completed a CSF-NC on-farm safety review
- Purchases must be items identified as needs during the CSF-NC review ("CSF-NC can only reimburse eligible purchases that were identified as needs during the CSF-NC review.")
- Itemized receipts/proof of purchase required

A payment that requires some percentage of matching contributions by the recipient.

Cost Share

Reimbursement after purchase, up to $1,000 per farm; subject to available funding. Farms should check eligibility before making purchases.

Published amounts: Participating farms are eligible for up to $1,000 in reimbursement* for health and safety items purchased following CSF-NC review recommendations.

Contact the Institute at 252-744-1008 or agromedicine@ecu.edu; cost share is applied when purchasing North or 3M respirators/cartridges at an Institute event or by direct shipment.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published; "Cost share may be accessed immediately when you purchase respirators or cartridges (North or 3M) at an event hosted by the Institute or by direct shipment."

North Carolina farms and nurseries can buy respirators and cartridges at half price through the Institute to meet the respiratory protection requirements of EPA's Worker Protection Standard. The cost share is funded by the NCDA&CS Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund and applied at purchase, either at Institute events or by direct shipment. The Institute also offers medical clearance, fit testing and training.



- North Carolina farms and nurseries
- For respirators/cartridges needed to comply with EPA Worker Protection Standard respiratory protection requirements
- Respirators should be purchased only after medical clearance and a fit test; the respirator must match the fit test card

50/50 cost share applied at point of purchase.

Published amounts: 50/50 cost share on respirators or cartridges (North or 3M)

List of North Carolina Agromedicine Institute Funding Opportunities