Active programs
Livestock Waste Management: Innovative Fertilizer Production
Animal Waste Fertilizer Conversion Cost Share Program
Purpose: To provide cost share grants for eligible entities to assist with the engineering, design, and installation of processing equipment on- or off-farm to turn generated sludge in on-farm lagoons into fertilizer products, intermediaries, and soil additives.
Prospective Applicants should consult the linked program documents for specific requirements.
Support:
- This program is funded by a $4,000,000 grant from the North Carolina General Assembly via the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
Current Work:
- As of June 25, 2024, the Foundation is now accepting applications of interest on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is September 2nd.
Accomplishments: More information to come soon!
Information for Prospective Applicants
TO APPLY: Phase I Screening Application – Web form – APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED
Webinar Recording: July 25th, 2024 – General Program Overview
Webinar Recording: July 30th, 2024 – Application Walk-Through
Frequently Asked Questions – COMING SOON
Pre-Award Expenditures Guidance
Eligibility Requirements (Exhibit A)
Phase II Application (currently a proposed DRAFT) – revised 8/14/2024
Program Agreement (currently a proposed DRAFT) – revised 8/14/2024
Questions?
Program: Amanda Sand, Executive Director, NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation (919) 510-4599
Program: Dewitt Hardee, Agricultural Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Grange
Technical: Dr. Mahmoud Sharara, Waste Management Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor, NC State University (919) 515-8242