N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Program
Cooperating Professionals
Grant writers and feasibility assessment professionals who understand the VAPG program and can prepare successful proposal components are critical to building value-added infrastructure in North Carolina.
Qualified professionals must apply to the NCVACS program to be included on the approved lists that will be made available to Cost Share award recipients. Thank you for your interest in VAPG and NCVACS.
Due to overlapping cost share cycles, always refer to the NCVACS Timeline for the most the up-to-date deadlines associated with each funding cycle.
Applications & Forms
- Grant Writer Application (PDF)
- Feasibility Assessment Consultant Application (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest Form (PDF)
- W-9 Form (PDF)
Agreements & Reports
- Grant Writer Agreement (PDF)
- Feasibility Study Agreement (PDF)
- Mid-Term Report (PDF)
- Final Summary Report (PDF)
- Mid-Term Report (PDF)
Helpful Resources
- VAPG Notice of Funds Availability
Notices from the federal government are published in the Federal Register. This Department of Agriculture notice will include guidance on new program components, application deadlines and contact information for the VAPG. - NCVACS Guidelines for Grant Writing and Feasibility Cost Share (PDF)
- NCVACS Application for Grant Writing and Feasibility Cost Share (PDF)
- Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide (PDF)
This guide, published by the USDA presents the important elements to consider when conducting a feasibility study. It includes information on whether or not a group should conduct a feasibility study, the steps involved, evaluation of the study and implementation once completed. A sample outline is included.
Cooperative Extension Directory
Cooperative Extension Offices are located in every county.
Contact Information
NCVACS Questions:
Brittany Whitmire
NCVACS Program Coordinator
919-830-9557
VAPG Questions:
Neal Sherrod
USDA Business Programs Specialist
919-873-2043
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