Value-Added Cost Share
Cost Share Applicants

Do you have a great idea for a new or expanded enterprise that involves value-added agriculture in North Carolina?
If you are an N.C. independent producer, agricultural producer group, farmer cooperative, majority-controlled producer-based business or value-added processor of N.C. commodities, then you may be eligible for cost share funding from NCVACS.
Since NCVACS complements the VAPG, producers must qualify for both programs; use the VAPG online assessment tool to determine their eligibility.
Grant Writing and Feasibility Cost Share (Accepting applications now)
- Cost Share Guidelines (PDF)
- Cost Share Application (PDF)
- Reporting Documents
- Mid-Term Progress Report (PDF)
- Matching Funds Report (PDF)
- Final Summary Report (PDF)
*Contact Brittany Whitmire at Brittany_whitmire@ncsu.edu or 919-830-9557 prior to submitting an application to verify eligibility and funding for your inquiry.
Equipment Cost Share for Producers (Accepting applications now)
- Cost Share Guidelines (PDF)
- Cost Share Application (PDF)
- Reporting Documents
- Matching Funds Report (PDF)
- Equipment Agreement (PDF)
Equipment Cost Share for Processors (Accepting applications now)
- Cost Share Guidelines
- Cost Share Application
- Reporting Documents
- Matching Funds Report
- Equipment Agreement
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Contact Information
NCVACS Questions:Brittany Whitmire
NCVACS Program Coordinator
919-830-9557
VAPG Questions:
Neal Sherrod
USDA Business Programs Specialist
919-873-2043
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