# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 21 — Urban Agriculture Grant Program

#### Regulation .03 Eligibility.

*COMAR 15.01.21.03*

A. An urban agricultural producer is eligible to apply for financial assistance under the program provided the person:

  (1) Is in compliance with the State’s Nutrient Management Law under Agriculture Article, §§8-801 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland; and

  (2) Agrees to complete a new farming training course, provides documentation of having completed a new farming training course, or participates in Department-approved continuing education programs.

B. A nonprofit organization or an institute of higher education is qualified to receive a grant if the Department determines that:

  (1) With respect to a nonprofit organization, the nonprofit organization is incorporated in or maintains its principal place of business in an urban area;

  (2) The entity will provide urban agricultural producers who receive grants under this Program direct training and ongoing technical assistance in accordance with a program certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Department; and

  (3) The entity works to increase the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban-grown foods.