Regulation .06 Grant Agreement.
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A.
Urban Agricultural Producer.
(1)
The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement that, among other things, obligates the applicant to:
(a)
Institute or install the project and to maintain it for the life of the project, that being, 5 years from the date of purchase or installation;
(b)
Use, follow, or maintain items acquired under the grant as recommended by the manufacturer to promote safe, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible practices;
(c)
Maintain capital improvements as constructed or installed under the grant based on manufacturer’s recommendations for the life of the project as specified within this Agreement;
(d)
Demonstrate that the project provides a measurable community benefit including, but not limited to, improving local food access; and
(e)
If necessary, provide additional funds on balances to institute or install the project beyond the awarded funding.
(2)
Before the Department executes a grant agreement with a farm tenant, the farm tenant shall obtain the landowner’s consent to proceed with the project as specified under the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.
B.
Non-Profit Organization and Institutes of Higher Education. The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement, that among other things, requires the entity to:
(1)
Outline the curriculum for each course being offered;
(2)
Outline each course being administered in-person, virtually, or combination of both; and
(3)
Indicate the number of attendees that have received the Program’s assistance.
(4)
Provide a final report to the Department within 90 days after the end of the grant cycle.