ASAP-- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project-- announced that their Cost Share program has been funded for another year.
Ana Greenberger, Program Coordinator of ASAP's Local Food Campaign, sent out an email to ASAP certified people on February 25 saying, "Funding is available for Appalachian Grown™ certified farms and farm groups in North Carolina to promote locally grown food in 2022-2023."
If you don't already know about this valuable program, get ASAP certified and you'll be able to get up to 75% of certain approved marketing costs reimbursed. For example, I was reimbursed for half the cost of my farmers market banner through the program.
First, check the eligibility requirements. Among other stipulations,
- You must be ASAP Certified.
- You must be based in one of certain North Carolina counties.
Here's a direct quote from Ana's email:
ASAP is excited to announce the return of our Appalachian Grown Cost Share grant!
Through support from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, funding is available for Appalachian Grown™ certified farms and farm groups in North Carolina to promote locally grown food in 2022-2023.
ASAP’s cost share operates on a reimbursement basis, for up to 75% of total project costs. The maximum Appalachian Grown cost share reimbursement for each calendar year is $1,500 for an individual farm and $5,000 for a farmer group, dependent on the total number of farms in the group. Please review the complete list of eligibility requirements before applying.
These funds can be used for design and production of custom:
Appalachian Grown cost share applications are currently being accepted and are approved on a rolling basis until funds run out. Applicants will be notified of their funding decision within 10 days of application submission. Click the link below to fill out an application for cost share funding.
2022-2023 Appalachian Grown Cost Share Application
We will be allocating funds for folks to apply next year as well. If you don't have a project ready this year, next year is an option.
Let me know if you have any questions about the application process.
Ana Greenberger
Program Coordinator
Local Food Campaign
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project)
Ph: (828) 236-1282 x 106
www.asapconnections.org
