Make sure you read about Grant Opportunity……

April 15, 2026  VISIT OUR SITE  BUY TICKETS HERE    BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!  GRANT OPPORTUNITY ALERT!     CHECK OUT THE PREVIOUS  WINNERS BELOW   Learn more about the grant below!  The purpose of the grant is to improve the operations of the recipient farm to ensure the continuation and long-term success of the farm. There is no limitation on the use of the grant, but it is expected to be used for the purpose described in the grant application. The amount of the grant is $5,000 and will be awarded at the 2026 annual Dinner in the Meadow.  The requirements to qualify as a grant applicant are as follows:  •A “small farm”, for the purpose of this grant, will typically be the enterprise of one person or family. •The farmer must generate at least 50% of his or her personal income from the farm operation. •The applicant’s farm must be located in one of the 11 designated North Carolina counties (Franklin, Granville, Person, Durham, Vance, Warren, Wake, Nash, Halifax, Chatham, and Wilson). •The farm must have been in operation for at least two years by July 1, 2026 (so prior to July 1, 2024). •Previous grant recipients are not eligible. •The grant funds may not be used for labor, wages, training, or marketing. •Grant winner is required to submit a written report and show proof of how funds were spent at the end of one year (September 2027). •Grant winners are expected to attend the Dinner in the Meadow event in person and be prepared to speak about their project.  In addition to the submitted grant, an interview at the farm is required. Grant proposals may be submitted via email or standard mail, but must include the information requested in the form.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY Make sure to visit  dinnerinthemeadow.org  to apply today!    This isn’t just a meal—it’s a moment where community, culture, and agriculture come together to support the hands that feed us.     BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! CONTACT US | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram  571 Leonard Farm Rd  Louisburg, NC, 27549