Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant
Grants of $10,000 are available to family farms across Western North Carolina. Information sessions begin August 10, and applications are due November 9, 2026.
The WNC AgOptions grant program is now accepting applications for the 2027 grant cycle. Since 2004, AgOptions has helped Western North Carolina family farms grow stronger through projects that increase efficiency, diversify income, improve profitability, and support long-term sustainability.
This year, grants of $10,000 will be awarded to eligible farm businesses for projects that strengthen or expand their operations. The 2027 cycle is made possible by the continued support of the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Key dates Contact your county Cooperative Extension agent by October 9, 2026 to talk through your project. This step is required before you apply.
Submit your Intent to Apply form by October 9, 2026 at https://go.ncsu.edu/wncagopt27
Submit your completed application by 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2026. Hardcopy and digital applications are both accepted.
How to apply: Talk with your county N.C. Cooperative Extension agriculture agent about your project idea. Start early, since this conversation is required before you can apply.
Submit the Intent to Apply form by October 9 at the link above. Complete and submit your full application by the November 9 deadline. Come to an information session
