§ 2–2004
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 2-2004 (2026)
Title 2. Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 20. Urban Agriculture Grant Program
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(a)
A nonprofit organization or an institution of higher education is qualified to receive a grant in accordance with this subtitle if the Department determines:
(1)
With respect to a nonprofit organization, that the nonprofit organization is incorporated or maintains its principal place of business in an urban area;
(2)
That the entity works to increase the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban–grown foods; and
(3)
That the entity will provide direct training and ongoing technical assistance, in accordance with a program that is certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Department, to urban agricultural producers that receive a grant under this subtitle.
(b)
An urban agricultural producer is qualified to receive a grant in accordance with this subtitle if the Department determines that the urban agricultural producer will complete a new farming training or continuing education program.
(c)
Within 90 days after the end of a grant cycle, a qualified nonprofit organization that received a grant in accordance with this subtitle shall submit a report to the Department that includes the following information:
(1)
The names and locations of urban agricultural producers that received funds under the Program;
(2)
The dollar amount of funds awarded to each urban agricultural producer; and
(3)
The impact of the Program on increasing the viability of urban farming and improving access to urban–grown foods.