The application is now open for Cumberland County’s Agricultural Business Assistance Program, which is designed to support eligible, for-profit agricultural businesses within the county.
The program provides up to $50,000 in financial assistance to agricultural businesses that have experienced economic hardship due to weather-related disaster events, rising input costs, or declining commodity prices.
Eligible applicants may request reimbursement for payroll expenses associated with employing low- to moderate-income individuals. Allowable payroll costs include wages, employee benefits, and applicable payroll taxes. For the purposes of this program, low- to moderate-income positions are defined as full-time equivalent positions with annual compensation of $44,250 or less.
Please see the application and available resources below for full eligibility details and instructions on how to apply.
Application Open Date: January 15, 2026, at 9:00 am
Application Close Date: February 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Euna Grants - Cumberland County, NC - Agricultural Business Assistance Program Application FY 2026-2027
Agricultural Business Assistance Program Application Kickoff Presentation
Agricultural Business Assistance Program Information Session
For additional information prior to the session, contact Lisa Childers at 910-321-6880 or Lisa Jayne at 910-678-7732.
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