Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)
Regional Agriculture Project (RAP)
Application
Due September 29, 2017
The style of presentation and length may vary depending on the nature of the project(s); 20-page maximum; The budget, support letters, and other supporting documentation (DUNS, Form 990, etc.) can be additional pages; 8 ½” x 11” paper. Use 12-point Calibri (body) font size.
Organization Information
Organization Name:
Mailing address:
Physical address (if different from mailing:
Primary Point of Contact Name:
Phone:
Email:
Federal Tax ID Number or EIN:
Tax-Exempt Organizations submit Form 990 with application (as an attachment).
Financial Point of Contact Name (if different than Primary):
Financial Contact Info:
Project Information
Project Title: provide a descriptive project title(15 words or less):
Project Purpose: provide the specific issue, problem or need that the project will address in (4 paragraphs or less):
Grant period (start and end date of the project, MM/DD/YYYY):
*Note: grant funds must be expended by December 1, 2020.
Project Beneficiaries
Estimate the number of farmers, producers, and/or ag-related businesses that this project will benefit(4 paragraphs or less):
Describe how you came up with the project concept and how you notified and got buy-in from the local agriculture community. For example: list the number of public meetings or information gatherings hosted with farmers, producers, and/or ag-related businesses.(4 paragraphs or less):
Describe how this project would enhance collaboration between other Southern Maryland county farmers, producers, and/or ag-related businesses(4 paragraphs or less):
Measurement
Describe the intended impact of the project in terms of increased agriculture economic development and how these will be measured (4 paragraphs or less):
Describe the likelihood of the project becoming self-sustaining and not indefinitely dependent on grant funds upon completion (4 paragraphs or less):
Partners and Support
List project Partners and other supporting county agencies for this project:
List and attach (1 PDF file) required Letters of Reference for this project:
Note: At least two letters of reference on letterhead must be attached from one of the following organizations in your county: Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation, Economic Development/county government office and/or Extension.
List and attach (1 PDF file) general Letters of Support for this project:
Budget
Attach a detailed budget, up to one page, in the format of your choice. Include the following information: SMADC RAP funds requested, matching funds (if applicable), and total budget for the project:
Briefly describe the costs you expect to be associated with bringing this project to completion (4 paragraphs or less):
Project Tasks and Timeline
List the steps have you taken thus far to begin this project (4 paragraphs or less):
List the steps (meetings, tasks, etc.) it will take to bring this project to completion (4 paragraphs or less):
If partnering, indicate who will do each activity to complete the project. If collaborative arrangements or subcontracts are used, specify their role and responsibilities in performing project activities. Include timelines (months/years) for accomplishing each activity (4 paragraphs or less):
Statement of Understanding
Please review all terms and conditions as outlined in the “RAP Criteria and Guidelines” document. ___ (initial)
A report is due yearly to SMADC, starting December 2018,until the project is completed up to three years. ___ (initial)
It is a requirement that SMADC be acknowledged for our contribution to the project. SMADC will provide signs for each grant awarded that grantees are required to display. Signs will read something to the effect of, “This is a regional agriculture project developed in partnership (or funded in part by) the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC).” Awardees will also be featured on SMADC’s website and other materials, and SMADC will assist in marketing and promoting of the project. Your award letter and agreement will contain information on how to accomplish this. ___ (initial)
By signing this application I acknowledge that ______(organization name), if awarded, will abide and follow the terms as outlined in the “RAP Criteria and Guidelines” document.
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Signature
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