Sustainable Community-Based Economic Development for Tobacco Dependent Communities

Organization:

WNC Communities

Amount:

$150,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Year:

2000

Description:

The goals of this grant are to: 1) design regional economic development strategies to support tobacco farmers in their communities; 2) engage communities in proactive efforts to support their tobacco farmer neighbors; and 3) preserve the rural quality of life for all community residents by assisting tobacco-dependent farmers as they transition from tobacco to other crops.

Contact:

Ms. Patricia Brinkley594 Brevard Rd.Asheville, North Carolina 28806-2300(828) 252-4783

Areas Served:

Region

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