Hello, community builders and changemakers in the U.S.! The Growing Our Communities Grant Program is here to help you plant the seeds of positive change in your community.
This program provides funding to support innovative initiatives that promote community development, environmental justice, and economic opportunity.
Whether you’re a neighbourhood association working to improve housing conditions, an urban farm promoting food security, or a youth organization providing mentorship opportunities, the Growing Our Communities Grant Program could be the fertilizer you need to grow your vision into a thriving, sustainable reality. Read on to learn more.
Growing Our Communities Grant Program Overview
The AgSouth Farm Credit is happy to announce the proposals for the “Growing Our Communities” award, which will support non-profit groups and farmers markets in their activities while also advancing agriculture in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Each year, AgSouth Farm Credit assists non-profit organizations and farmers’ markets to advance agriculture in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The AgSouth “Growing Our Communities” Grant aims to form strong partnerships and alliances, leveraging grant program resources to maintain and promote farmers, families, and communities.
The Objectives of Growing Our Communities Grant Program
The award has three major objectives:
- Invest in the future of agriculture.
- Improve the quality of life in the AgSouth territory.
- Be acknowledged as a top corporate citizen in the AgSouth region.
Funding Details
- Grants of up to $5,000 per organization will be provided annually.
- Proposals will be examined, and funding will be granted in November-December 2024.
- Beneficiaries may use funds given during the 2025 calendar year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants will only be considered for initiatives in the 147 counties and geographical areas where AgSouth Farm Credit has business.
- Funds will be provided only to non-profit organizations and farmers markets, not to individuals or private farms.
NOTE: The applicant deadline is 30 June 2024, you visit AgSouth Farm Credit to learn more.
And so, we wrap up our journey through the Community Stewardship Grants Program with a sense of hope and possibility. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale environmental projects, this program has reminded us of the power and potential of community-driven action to shape a more sustainable and just future.
The challenges before us are great, but so too are the opportunities for progress. As we move forward, let us remember the lessons learned and the impacts made, and continue to invest in the stewardship of our communities and the preservation of our shared heritage. Together, we can make a real difference.
