N.C. Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR)
Forecasted
N.C. Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR) funds cutting-edge research to drive innovation and economic growth in North Carolina’s agriculture, led by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes not specified; recent cycles have funded projects totaling $1 million.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness, including bioenergy, new crops, and economic growth.
Description
The N.C. Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR) program is a grant initiative administered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Its mission is to strengthen North Carolina’s agricultural and agribusiness sectors through innovative research and development. NCAIR funds projects that advance bioenergy feedstocks, foster agribusiness development, explore new and emerging crops, support value-added agricultural products, and develop innovative strategies to grow the state’s agricultural economy. The program encourages cooperative research, marketing support, and grower education to address evolving industry needs and maintain North Carolina’s leadership in agriculture.
