AgSouth grant applications open through June 30

Each year, AgSouth Farm Credit supports nonprofit organizations and farmers markets with grants of up to $5,000.

Credit: Grice Connect

Each year, AgSouth Farm Credit supports nonprofit organizations and farmers markets with grants of up to $5,000 to help in their endeavors and to further the future of agriculture in our region of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Grant Mission & Objectives

The AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant's mission is to build strong partnerships and alliances, leveraging the resources within our grant program to preserve and promote the farmer, the family, and our communities. The grant has three main objectives:

Invest in the future of agriculture
Enhance and impact the quality of life in the AgSouth territory
Be recognized as a leading corporate citizen in the AgSouth territory

Applications

The AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant operates on an application-based grant system. Grants will be awarded for up to $5,000 per organization per year. To be considered for funding, organizations' values and purpose must align with the grant program's mission. Applications must be submitted online. You will be asked to attach a copy of your organization's W9 to the application prior to submission. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Please make sure you complete all fields prior to submission.

Project Guidance
As part of the application, organizations must submit a project the grant will help fund. Examples of previously funded projects include but are not limited to:

Providing farmers market programming for children
Purchasing fans for a livestock arena to help cool the animals
Developing a comprehensive chick hatching program to give tools and resources to those wanting to raise backyard flocks
Opening a demonstration farm in conjunction with a local school district
Purchasing grain bin rescue equipment for fire and rescue teams
Funding a bee-keeping education program for vulnerable youths
Purchasing an irrigation system at a local Farmers Market
Expanding a local church garden space and adding fencing
Hosting an annual agricultural event
Purchasing a cargo trailer to transport livestock equipment
Building a school greenhouse

Eligibility Considerations

Grants will be considered for programs only in the 147 counties and geographic areas where AgSouth Farm Credit conducts business. Grants will only be awarded to non-profit organizations and farmers markets and will not be awarded to individuals or private farms.