At the February Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $10.5 million in funding to support job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture projects. The Board awarded $8.76 million to support 14 projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Southwestern Prosperity Zone, $1.7 million to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, and two SITE Program – Identification projects.

I am on the North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association Board, the Pembroke Rotary Club, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Athletics Board, and the loan committee for the Electric Cooperative of the Lumbee River.

The Golden LEAF Foundation has launched new websites to reflect its new branding, increase engagement, and provide a more user-friendly experience: Golden LEAF Foundation and Golden LEAF Scholarship websites.

This launch was in conjunction with Golden LEAF’s 25th Anniversary.

The Golden LEAF Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year with a new brand rollout, new website, and a celebration in conjunction with the annual Board meeting.

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (December 5, 2024) – Yesterday, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $2 million in funding to support workforce preparedness and job creation and economic investment projects. The Board awarded $378,200 to support three projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,549,400 to support two projects through the SITE Program.

NC AgVentures, an NC State Extension program that provides grants to NC family farms to implement agricultural projects that will increase farm profits, has announced

In August 2024, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed new Program Officer, Elizabeth Byrant. “We are excited for Elizabeth to join the team to help carry

Golden LEAF supports workforce preparedness projects that increase the number of qualified individuals with skills aligned with current and future needs of North Carolina businesses