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OCEDaedga 09-22 <br /> <br />and its decision is final. <br /> <br />7. At its discretion, the Subcommittee may impose any additional terms to a grant request. <br /> <br />8. The Subcommittee may request alternative use for the funds from County management should an <br />event or condition broadly impact agricultural operations in the County such that the intent, criteria, <br />and schedule of funding be reconsidered to address that impact. <br /> <br />9. Applicants agree to utilize grant funds for their intended use unless having successfully presented a <br />revised scope of work to the Subcommittee. Each venture receiving a grant must provide an <br />expenditure report indicating how all funds were used and key milestones reached by the venture <br />within 180 days of the receipt of the grant. This accounting will include a request for proof of <br />expenditures made including copies of receipts and/or photos of the equipment or facility upgrades <br />made. Any use of grant funds for non-intended uses must be justified by a revised scope of work <br />pre-approved by the Subcommittee. <br /> <br />10. If an applicant fails to complete item #9 in a timely manner, the County has the right to require all <br />grant funds back from the applicant, and may initiate legal proceedings against the applicant. <br /> <br />11. The Subcommittee shall provide annual reports to the Economic Development Department of the <br />number of grants requested, approved and denied, and an analysis of the program’s success metrics <br />to date. <br /> <br />12. Documents, including, but not limited to, financial statements, business plans, customer and <br />supplier lists, description of inventory or assets, contractual obligations and existing liabilities, <br />submitted during the application process shall be treated as confidential information. <br /> <br />Expenses <br />Suitable expenses are those associated with the production and marketing of diversified farm <br />enterprises, value- added and agri-tourism endeavors. Funds are not intended for farmer or full- <br />time employee salaries or normal farm operational costs (utilities, insurance, rent, etc.). Funds <br />should be used as stated in the applicant’s proposal unless any requested changes are pre- <br />approved by the Subcommittee. <br /> <br />Funding Limits <br />The maximum amount any one farm can receive within 3 years of initial funding is $10,000. <br />Multiple applications and subsequent awards of less than the $10,000 limit may be made within <br />the 3-year period by one farm entity but may not exceed $10,000 in total awards for the 3-year <br />period. <br /> <br />Advisors Mentors <br />Although not required, advisors and mentors can bring valuable expertise and may increase the <br />likelihood of success of your project. These may include County Agriculture Economic Development <br />Coordinators, other farmers, marketing and production specialists, extension agents, crop <br />consultants, non-profit organizations, business and other agricultural advisors. <br /> <br /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: E16E96A6-882E-4BFB-A513-040E79C89669