Golden LEAF staff are here to help you! ✔️Are you a potential applicant looking for information about our funding programs? ✔️Are you a current grantee needing assistance but unsure who to contact? Visit our Contact Programs Staff page for help at goldenleaf.org/funding-opport…

We're partnering with ncIMPACT Initiative for the NC #EconDev Listening Series to elevate community voices and gather valuable insights for the state's 2026 Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan. Get the schedule and more info here: tinyurl.com/2unjzn7a #EconDev

Blue Ridge gave a warm welcome to the Golden LEAF’s Board of Directors this month, offering them a guided tour of the new greenhouse their support helped bring to life. blueridge.edu/2025/04/10/blu… #EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #Horticulture #Agriculture North Carolina Community Colleges

NEAAAT is taking flight! Students will have the opportunity to explore our new Jay Velocity flight simulators in our Career Center, thanks to a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. #thatsNEAAAT Golden LEAF

🌟Alumni Spotlight Alert🌟 Jeffrey Wilkins is a Golden LEAF Scholar Alum making waves in his rural community! Read more about Jeffrey's achievements and how he's contributing to workforce development and job creation in rural North Carolina: goldenleaf.org/golden-leaf-sc… #ruralNC #jobs

Investing in Rural Schools is Investing in North Carolina's Future Workforce Check out Scott T. Hamilton Scott Hamilton perspective on building the rural workforce in partnership with NC Public Schools and Marzano Resources through #GoldenLEAFSchools. goldenleaf.org/all-in-nc-inve…

We're thrilled to share inspiring stories from our Golden LEAF #RuralInternshipInitiative participants. These talented individuals are making a real impact in rural North Carolina, gaining valuable experience and contributing to their communities. #Jobs goldenleaf.org/golden-leaf-ru…

🌟Big news for NC🌟 N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley shares how to get involved in the creation of the next statewide Economic Development Plan—driving #jobs, #workforce & #economicinvestment. Join the listening sessions. Be a part of NC's future! Share: goldenleaf.org/qa-with-secret…

Exciting new tool for NC's rural communities! North Carolina Community Colleges launched a new toolkit designed to strengthen the #rural #advancedmanufacturing #workforce that includes strategies and examples of training solutions and features Golden LEAF funded examples. goldenleaf.org/north-carolina…

Bertie, Carver, Contentnea-Savannah K-8, East Alexander, East Rutherford, Harnett Central, Northern, Union, Warren County, West Lee, Dunn, Hayesville, Swain County, SanLee, Waynesville middle schools will participate in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative! goldenleaf.org/all-in-nc-inve…

ICYMI🔎 Scott T. Hamilton Scott Hamilton met with North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green for NC to discuss the innovative Golden LEAF Schools Initiative! Watch the episode 🎥 goldenleaf.org/critical-conve… NC Public Schools #GoldenLEAFSchools #Workforce #RuralNC

🌟Tune in to the latest Scott T. Hamilton Critical Conversation featuring Edward Olive, Director of the University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center. Discover insights on workforce development in agribusiness in North Carolina's rural communities. Watch now: goldenleaf.org/critical-conve…

⭐Share your voice --> statewide strategic plan⭐ This Q&A with N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley on the Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan. Discover how you can contribute can share your insight on #economicdevelopment in NC. Read more: goldenleaf.org/qa-with-secret…

On September 11, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Abbott Crossing in Goldsboro, a new community that will bring 48 affordable apartment homes for families. This development is made possible through our partnership with the Golden LEAF.

🌟Internship Host Sites Needed🌟 Rural NC entities interested in hosting a summer intern, please fill out our interest form! Golden LEAF will pay the interns ($16 - $18 per hour) for working. Fill out the form here: scholars.goldenleaf.org/rii/ #RII #RuralEntities #GoldenLEAFScholars

🌟Staff Spotlight🌟 We're thrilled to highlight Evan Benedict, a key member of our Golden LEAF team. His work focuses on our grant management system and the data it contains. Discover more about Evan's impact: goldenleaf.org/staff-spotligh… #GrantManagement #GoldenLEAF #DataManagement

🍎Food Distribution Assistance Program🍎 The North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $10 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation for the Food Distribution Assistance Program, a one-time initiative to strengthen the state's food distribution network. goldenleaf.org/golden-leaf-fo…

🌟We're thrilled to announce $8.4 million in funding to support projects that drive economic growth, through job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and disaster relief and resilience in NC. Learn more: goldenleaf.org/golden-leaf-an… #GoldenLEAF #RuralNC #Funding

🌾 Exciting news for #NCagriculture! Golden LEAF is proud to support the expansion of food hubs in eastern and western NC, creating new opportunities for our local farmers and food entrepreneurs. Read more: goldenleaf.org/eastern-and-we… #NCagriculture #LocalFarms

🎥 New #CriticalConversations: Golden LEAF Scott T. Hamilton Scott Hamilton talks with Governor Josh Stein's #GROWNC Senior Advisor for Long-Term Recovery Sharon Decker about how collaboration is helping WNC rebuild stronger after #HurricaneHelene ▶️ Watch here: goldenleaf.org/critical-conve…