2023-2024 Professional Service Cost Share Application for Farms
ASAP is offering a cost share for farmers located within the 18 westernmost North Carolina counties to engage businesses and organizations providing professional services pertinent to improving farm business capacity and profitability. The cost share aims to reach farms wanting to better manage marketing, financial, legal, and business planning risk. These professional services could include, but are not limited to: tax assistance, record keeping, business planning, human resources, legal advice, and graphic design. If you have a professional service in mind, but it has not been included in this list, please do suggest this service within your application.

The Professional Service Cost Share award operates on a reimbursement basis, for up to 75% of total professional service costs. The maximum Professional Service Cost Share for 2023-2024 is $1,500 for an individual farm. Projects must be started AFTER cost share is awarded to the farm business. Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first come, first served basis. Priority may be given to limited resource and BIPOC farmers. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:


Applicants must operate an Appalachian Grown certified farm within the following 18 WNC counties. 

NORTH CAROLINA: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey  

To learn more about becoming an Appalachian Grown certified farm visit asapconnections.org/farmer-resources/appalachian-grown or contact ASAP at 828-236-1282.

Applicants will be notified of their application status within one month. If you have questions about this form, contact david@asapconnections.org.
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My farm is Appalachian Grown certified. 
Appalachian Grown certification is a requirement to receive funds. If your farm is not currently Appalachian Grown certified, please create a Local Food Guide listing to start the certification process. 
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I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for cost share funding. *
Farm name *
Applicant full name *
Title or position *
Phone *
Address *
City *
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State *
Zip *
Year started farming *
Acres in production *
I agree to reply to a follow-up survey that I may receive from ASAP later on.
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If selected for cost shared funding, I understand that I have 90 days following project approval to complete my approved project and to provide all receipts associated with project costs to ASAP for payment.
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What is your race/ethnicity? 
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Do you fit the USDA's definition of a limited resource farm?
Limited-resource farm households are defined as having low farm sales and low household income for 2 years in a row. This includes having direct or indirect farm sales less than $189,200 AND an annual household income that falls below the national poverty level ($27,750) or less than 50% of the county median household income in the previous two years. Use this tool to determine your status if you are unsure.
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Professional Services Cost Share
List services and costs for which you are requesting matching funds. Please provide the best estimate you can at this time. We understand that an estimate may change. You may submit additional cost share applications, up to the allowed amount, to cover future projects. Funds requested can be up to 75% of total project costs (not to exceed $1,500 for individual farms). Funds are available only on a reimbursement basis for awarded projects that were started AFTER receiving approval.

Examples of potential services funded:
  • Financial - tax assistance, record keeping, budgeting
  • Business planning - business plan creation, business structure, estate planning
  • Legal assistance 
  • HR
  • Graphic design
What professional services are you in need of for your farm business? *
List the corresponding business(es)/organization(s) who you wish to engage for professional services.  *
If you need support identifying service providers to work with, ASAP can share a list of providers that have worked with other farms. 
List all estimate costs for these services (itemized by service type). *
Total costs *
Total requested *
75% of total costs up to $1500.00 in reimbursement
Number of expected farmer/applicant hours to be invested in project (both in meeting with service provider and implementing practices learned this year)
Describe how these professional services will help improve your farm business capacity, profitability, and/or ability to manage marketing, financial, or legal risks. *
What goals do you have for your farm in the next year? *
Are you listed in ASAP's Local Food Guide? *
Anything else you would like to add to your application? (Not required)
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