The 2026-27 NC State Extension Innovation Grant application window is now open. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agricultural Programs Foundation funds grants of up to $5,000 for new and existing initiatives proposed by agents, specialists, faculty members or teams of such personnel whose project falls within NC State Extension. Partnerships amongst Extension employees is encouraged and each application must include a completed budget.

All 2026-27 grant applications should be submitted online by March 20, 2026. For more information or to apply, please click here.