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Grant Application - North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Baucom, Cooperative Extension, Director, 704-283-3738
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) grants are restricted to public or public-private enterprise programs that will promote profitable and sustainable farms by assisting in developing and implementing plans for the production of agriculture-related business activities.
The proposed grant funding request ($1,000,000) will be used for the support of the Union County Food Innovation Center (BARN Project). Grant funds will be used to increase commissary kitchen equipment capacity for increased production and usage by clientele, and other additional amenities needed for the facility. County matching funds needed for the NCTTFC have already been met.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If awarded, Union County will receive $1,000,000. County matching funds needed for the grant have already been met.