AgCarolina Farm Credit Announces 2023 Grant Program is Now Open for Applications
Greenville, NC - May 15, 2023 - AgCarolina Farm Credit announces their 2023 Grant Program is now open for applications through October 31, 2023. Grants will be considered for programs benefiting local communities, farmers and rural residents in the 46 counties and geographic areas that AgCarolina Farm Credit serves. Application-based grants will be awarded up to $5,000 per organization programs in one of four focus areas: Education, Environment, Technology, or the Quality of Rural Life.
Grants are made available through AgCarolina Farm Credit’s corporate giving program. AgCarolina Farm Credit has given back over $535,000 in grants and scholarships through the corporate giving fund since 2005 and is proud to serve and support the farms and communities of Eastern North Carolina.
“AgCarolina Farm Credit is eager to give back within our local communities throughout the 46-county territory covering central, eastern and southeastern North Carolina. As your local lending cooperative, we are committed to being an active member in each community our member-owned cooperative serves,” states President and CEO Evan Kleinhans. “AgCarolina Farm Credit will continue to invest in organizations seeking to improve rural North Carolina through our grant program.”
To learn more about AgCarolina Farm Credit’s grant program and to apply, visit AgCarolina Farm Credit’s website. Applications will be reviewed and grants will be awarded in December of 2023.
About AgCarolina Farm Credit
AgCarolina Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative with headquarters in Greenville, NC. They are the leading provider of credit to full and part-time farmers in central, eastern and southeastern North Carolina. AgCarolina Farm Credit has over $3 billion in loans and commitments outstanding to nearly 6,000 members across their 46 county territory. Loans are made to finance land, homes, farm buildings, operating expenses, livestock, and equipment, as well as other purposes across their 46-county territory. Federally chartered and a part of the national Farm Credit System, AgCarolina Farm Credit is locally owned by their members. AgCarolina Farm Credit helps achieve goals and dreams while strengthening communities. AgCarolina Farm Credit owes their successes to their members and appreciates their support in helping them grow and remain financially strong. Each member has a direct impact on the association’s continued growth and the payment of patronage. Returning a patronage refund is evidence of their commitment to their members and the cooperative principles, which makes AgCarolina Farm Credit the most reliable and trusted agricultural lender in the area. Connect with AgCarolina Farm Credit on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.