December 19, 2025
Greenville, NC – AgCarolina Farm Credit is proud to announce the award of more than $45,000 in grant funding to fifteen organizations dedicated to cultivating stronger rural communities throughout North Carolina. AgCarolina is committed to enhancing the quality of life and future opportunities for North Carolina rural residents and their communities in the areas of education, environment, technology, and quality of rural life.
Grant recipients were recognized during a special reception with AgCarolina Farm Credit’s Board of Directors on December 18th, celebrating the shared commitment to agriculture and rural prosperity. Grant funds were awarded to the following organizations:
Ayden Grifton HS FFA serving Pitt County
Ayden Middle School TSA serving Pitt County
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plains serving Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt counties
Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas serving all NC counties
Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries serving Duplin County
Eastern Wayne FFA serving Wayne County
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC serving 34 NC counties
Gaston VFD serving Northampton County
Hugo VFD serving Lenoir County
Martin Soil and Water Conservation District serving Martin County
NC Center for Poultry Education serving 16 NC counties
Ripe for Revival serving 17 NC counties
SEND A VET FOUNDATION serving Cumberland, Hoke, and Onslow counties
The Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad Inc serving Halifax County
Wake Soil and Water Conservation District serving Wake County
“AgCarolina is proud to support rural communities through our corporate giving program since 2005. Over the years, we’ve partnered with organizations that strengthen agriculture and improve quality of life for families across North Carolina. These grants represent our ongoing commitment to growing together with the communities we serve,” stated Evan Kleinhans, CEO at AgCarolina Farm Credit.
The application period for 2026 grants opens March 1, 2026. For more information, visit agcarolina.com.