Local farmers and agricultural producers who were adversely affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for a local farm grant.  If you didn’t get in on the last grant application period, you have another chance to apply before October 16, 2023.

The grants are available for farms located in Chattooga County that employ less than fifty people and that have no past due taxes or fees due to Chattooga County Government.

The grants can be used for working capital or operational funds to be used for a specific purpose; COVID-19 impact recovery needs, including personnel, physical construction and/or renovation.  The money can also be used to purchase equipment or machinery, expand the farm’s business or improve tenant or leasehold property.

All applications will be reviewed by the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and representatives from the farming community, representing different businesses and economic development related entities within the county.

The applications must be submitted to the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce by March 31, 2023.

You can find more details here: ChattoogaCountyLocalFARMGrant.ApplicationPacket