# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 21 — Urban Agriculture Grant Program

#### Regulation .06 Grant Agreement.

*COMAR 15.01.21.06*

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.