A: Equipment or facility renovation that is funded by the grant can be located at a local industry partner, provided that you clearly describe how the expenditure primarily benefits students rather than the meat processing facility. Meat processors are eligible to apply for the AGRI Value-Added Grant for investment in equipment for their own business needs (applications due March 15, 2023).
A: Yes, grant-funded projects may begin once the grant contract agreement is fully executed (signed by all parties).
A: Yes, grant-funded projects may begin once the grant contract agreement is fully executed (signed by all parties).
A: Purchases must be made during the grant period, which ends on June 30, 2024. Grant funds may be used to purchase products that will be used after the grant period, as long as the products are received by June 30, 2024. You are encouraged to provide an estimated range of dates for receipt of purchases on the timeline in your application. Expenses for equipment installation and other services are eligible only if incurred and provided during the grant period.
A: Purchases must be made during the grant period, which ends on June 30, 2024. Grant funds may be used to purchase products that will be used after the grant period, as long as the products are received by June 30, 2024. You are encouraged to provide an estimated range of dates for receipt of purchases on the timeline in your application. Expenses for equipment installation and other services are eligible only if incurred and provided during the grant period.
A: Applicants determine which local businesses are appropriate to include in their proposed programming and define the roles and responsibilities of each partner. We encourage you to clearly describe the proposed framework of the partnership in the collaboration section of your application.
A: Applicants determine which local businesses are appropriate to include in their proposed programming and define the roles and responsibilities of each partner. We encourage you to clearly describe the proposed framework of the partnership in the collaboration section of your application.
A: No, applicants determine the appropriate grade levels to serve with the proposed secondary curriculum, as long as those grades are included in the district's secondary school grades.
A: No, applicants determine the appropriate grade levels to serve with the proposed secondary curriculum, as long as those grades are included in the district's secondary school grades.
A: We have not defined “socio-economically disadvantaged communities”. We encourage you to clearly describe who your project will serve and include relevant demographics for the student population (e.g., free/reduced lunch rates, poverty rates, or being located in a food desert) to demonstrate how you are reaching underserved communities.