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WNC AgOptions

Preparing Western North Carolina for the Future of Agriculture

2027 WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle

Applications are due Monday, November 9, 2026 by 11:59p.m.

The Intent to Apply period closed October 9, 2026. Only farms that submitted an Intent to Apply form by that date may submit a 2027 grant application. If you did not submit an Intent to Apply, you are not eligible to apply this cycle. We hope you will apply next year.

Download the current application:

2027 AgOptions Application (.docx) 2027 AgOptions Application (.pdf)

 

Where you are in the grant cycle

Step 1: Intent to apply

Closed October 9, 2026. Thank you to everyone who met with their N.C. Cooperative Extension agent and submitted the form.

Step 2: Prepare your application

Now through November 9. Work with your Extension agent, review the guidelines, and use the current application posted above.

Step 3: Submit application to WNC Communities

Due Monday, November 9, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Email, hand-deliver, or mail. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Prepare your application

  • Only one application per farm will be accepted.
  • Make sure you are using the most current version of the application, available for download above.
  • Review all of the grant guidelines and the full application, noting due dates, times, and submission requirements.
  • Watch the recording of the grant information session below, and review the Grant Writing Tips.
  • Stay in contact with your N.C. Cooperative Extension agent as you prepare your application.

 

Submit your application to WNC Communities

  • Review the submission checklist in the application to ensure your electronic file or hard copy contains all the required elements before submitting. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Although this is a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension, you are responsible for submitting the application to WNC Communities.
  • Applications may be submitted by email, hand-delivered, or sent through the US Mail or other delivery service (tracking recommended). To be considered, WNC Communities must receive your application by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026.


Email submissions:
Send to agoptions@wnccommunities.org with the subject line: 2027 WNC AgOptions Application

Hardcopy submissions:
Mail or hand-deliver to:
WNC AgOptions Program Manager
WNC Communities
594 Brevard Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806


Plans changed? If you no longer wish to apply for the AgOptions grant this year, please contact your N.C. Cooperative Extension agent as soon as possible so they can free up the time they reserved for you to help other applicants.

This page is the official source for 2027 WNC AgOptions grant information. Internet searches and AI tools may return outdated or incorrect details. Everything you need, including the current application, is here.

2027 AgOptions Application Guidelines (.pdf)

Watch the 2027 Information Session

Missed an information session? Watch the full recording to learn how the 2027 WNC AgOptions grant program works and get a detailed walkthrough of the application. The Intent to Apply form is due October 9, and applications are due November 9, 2026.

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