On our RFSI Grant Reviewers web page, there is information about the grant review committee selection process and an interest form for those interested in serving as a reviewer for the RFSI grant.
On our RFSI Grant Reviewers web page, there is information about the grant review committee selection process and an interest form for those interested in serving as a reviewer for the RFSI grant.
While you should do your best to accurately estimate your costs in your grant application, we understand that your actual costs may differ from what you originally proposed. If your costs change significantly, you can request approval from us to amend your budget. If your amendment is approved, you would be able to move funds between categories within your budget, but the overall amount of funds you are awarded will not be increased.
For example, if your costs for constructing your facility came in higher than expected, you could request to purchase less equipment in order to cover the full construction costs. Your total award amount would not be increased to accommodate your increased construction costs.
While you should do your best to accurately estimate your costs in your grant application, we understand that your actual costs may differ from what you originally proposed. If your costs change significantly, you can request approval from us to amend your budget. If your amendment is approved, you would be able to move funds between categories within your budget, but the overall amount of funds you are awarded will not be increased.
For example, if your costs for constructing your facility came in higher than expected, you could request to purchase less equipment in order to cover the full construction costs. Your total award amount would not be increased to accommodate your increased construction costs.
There is no date that your new processing facility needs to be operational by, but you will be asked to describe your project work plan and timeline in the application. Your project will be scored based on whether you have provided a thorough and realistic work plan and timeline that can be achieved during the project period.
There is no date that your new processing facility needs to be operational by, but you will be asked to describe your project work plan and timeline in the application. Your project will be scored based on whether you have provided a thorough and realistic work plan and timeline that can be achieved during the project period.
Yes, used equipment is an eligible expense. Keep in mind that if you don't identify vendors in your application, even for used equipment, purchases may be subject to the state’s bidding requirements. Reimbursement for used equipment also requires the same proof of purchase and proof of payment documentation as new equipment, so make sure the seller provides adequate documentation at the time of sale and payment.
Yes, used equipment is an eligible expense. Keep in mind that if you don't identify vendors in your application, even for used equipment, purchases may be subject to the state’s bidding requirements. Reimbursement for used equipment also requires the same proof of purchase and proof of payment documentation as new equipment, so make sure the seller provides adequate documentation at the time of sale and payment.
Yes, grant funds can be used to repair equipment as long as the repairs are directly connected and necessary to your project and not general operational costs. If the repair work will be performed by you or employees, the cost should be included in your personnel budget. If the repair work will be performed by a contracted third-party, the cost should be included in your contractual budget.
Yes, grant funds can be used to repair equipment as long as the repairs are directly connected and necessary to your project and not general operational costs. If the repair work will be performed by you or employees, the cost should be included in your personnel budget. If the repair work will be performed by a contracted third-party, the cost should be included in your contractual budget.
