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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 15.01.20.04" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="20" heading="Application Procedures.">
  <text>A person who applies for cost-sharing funds under the Program shall submit to the Department the following:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An application on a Department form, including a project narrative describing the proposed project, which shall include an approximate total project cost figure based on all eligible costs;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A map identifying the project location, street address and parcel boundaries of the operation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>For a nonprofit organization:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service that the organization meets the requirements of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A letter of good standing with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Documentation supporting the sale or anticipated sale of at least $1,000 annually of farm products from the farming operation in the State;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Except for an individual applying on the individual’s own behalf, documentation establishing that person’s authority to sign on behalf of the organization on all matters related to the Program; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A completed Current Nutrient Management Plan Certification form or Nutrient Management Plan Waiver, as applicable.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>