Thank you for your interest in the WNC AgOptions grant program. With support from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, the WNC Agricultural Options program builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to farmers who are diversifying and expanding their operations.
Funding for WNC AgOptions for 2025 has not yet been awarded to WNC Communities, the fiscal manager of the grant. You will be notified about the status of the 2025 program when funding is officially awarded.
To apply for the WNC AgOptions grant, you are required to partner with your local N.C. Cooperative Extension agent. To comply with the Intent to Apply deadline, take the following steps:
1. Contact your county N.C. Cooperative Extension agent to discuss your ideas for your proposed project by the Intent to Apply Date, which is October 11, 2024.
Contact information for the county centers in the West District can be found at https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/nc-cooperative-extension-district-map. If you have difficulty reaching an agent at your local Extension office, contact us for assistance at 828-252-4783.
2. After speaking with your Extension agent, fill out the form below by October 11, 2024.
Applicants who do not meet the Intent to Apply deadline may not receive all possible points in the review process.
Do not fill out this form unless you have already spoken with your agent. For questions about this form, please call 828-252-4783.