Section 950.80  Fund Availability and Submission Deadlines

a)         Upon request, the Department will supply applicants with an application package.

b)         Applications for funding under the Fund will be made available on a schedule determined by the Department.  Public notice of the availability of funding and the application due dates will be published in the State newspaper and on the Department's website. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the appropriate submission date will be held for consideration during the next review cycle. Final award announcements will be made within 90 days after the application deadline.

c)         Persons or agribusinesses may not be awarded more than one grant for technical assistance pursuant to Section 950.240(a) per project.

d)         Technical assistance grants pursuant to Section 950.240(a) may not be awarded to different persons or agribusinesses for the same project.

e)         Persons or agribusinesses may be awarded more than one grant in a year for the same project or a different project for expenses related to feasibility studies, competitive assessments, and consulting or productivity services pursuant to Section 950.240(b) provided that the total grant amount awarded in a year shall not exceed $300,000.