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Value-Addded Agriculture Grant or Loan (Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Forestry)

Program Details:

Description

Projects to develop or establish production, processing or marketing of agricultural products.  Proposals shall demonstrate the ability to produce a viable product and include completed research relating to product development, recipe scaling, packaging, and ingredient sourcing and show a feasible marketing plan that includes profitability and sales outlets.


Elligibility

Applicatn must be 21 years of age and an Oklahoma resident.


Available Funding

Grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000.Grants $2,500 or less requires no matching funds.

Grants $2,501 – $5,000 require 25% cash or in-kind match in funds.

Grants $5,001 – $10,000 require a dollar-for-dollar cash match.

ALL APPLICATIONS more than $10,000 will be considered as a loan


Length of Contracts

All contracts are for 12 months with the ability to renew for an additional 12 if it is necessary and approved by the committee.


Cost-share requirements?

Grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000.Grants $2,500 or less requires no matching funds.

Grants $2,501 – $5,000 require 25% cash or in-kind match in funds.

Grants $5,001 – $10,000 require a dollar-for-dollar cash match.

 ALL APPLICATIONS more than $10,000 will be considered as a loan


Required Documentation (prove ownership/lease arrangements)

Do not require any additional required documentation.


Contact

Jason Harvey at (405) 606-1477 Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov

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