support@qac.org
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Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development, in partnership with Upper Shore Regional Council, is offering grant funding to local agricultural businesses looking to expand, diversify, or improve their operations in the following areas:
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Grant Funding Details
Grant requests ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 will be considered on a competitive basis. Previous recipients are eligible to apply. Funding priority will be given to projects that:
Funding can be used for the following:
Eligibility Questions
Is the business located in Queen Anne's County? If no, your project is not eligible for this grant opportunity.
Which category does your business fall into? Please choose the one that most closely aligns with your mission. Note: If your business does not fall into one of these categories, it does not qualify for this grant opportunity.
Which category most closely matches the purpose of your project? Note: If your project does not fall into one of these categories, it does not qualify for this grant opportunity.
Business Profile
Project Details
Does your project meet any of the following? Check all that apply:
Project Budget - Please upload your detailed budget. Include the category, each item, cost, and a brief explanation of how the funds will be used and why the expenses are reasonable and necessary. A sample budget can be found on the Micro Ag grant page on the QACETD website, for reference.
Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws - Please upload your organizations Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, if applicable
Supplemental Documentation - Please include any supplemental information relevant to your grant application here in one PDF
Maryland Public Information Act Disclosure
By signing this application, you acknowledge that any document deemed a public record under Maryland law is subject to disclosure in response to a public records request.
Certification and Signature
By signing this application, I certify the following under penalty of perjury: 1. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 2. I agree to maintain documentation following generally accepted accounting principles for how the funds are expended, including but not limited to financial records, invoices, or receipts. 3. I understand and agree that records of how grant funds are used must be produced promptly upon receiving a request from Upper Shore Regional Council, the State of Maryland, or Queen Anne's County, and are subject to audit. 4. I understand and agree that if I receive an Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant and it is determined that I have used the funds for a purpose that is not authorized by Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development, I will repay those funds. 5. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its directors, officers and employees for any Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant funds received from the County that the state of Maryland or the County determines were not used for eligible expenditures. 6. I certify that neither the business nor the business owner(s) are in bankruptcy or pending litigation that would restrict the receipt of grant funds. 7. I certify that I have the authority to legally bind the business. If all of the above outlined requirements are not met in full or if any information provided on this application is found to be false or incorrect, the business will be deemed immediately in default and funds must be returned to the County withing 30 days of written notification of default. I also agree that if I accept and Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant, I will be bound by the obligations and liabilities described in this application and that Queen Anne's County has the right to enforce those obligations and liabilities in any manner provided by the law.
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