Description
Offers an opportunity for young farmers and veterans involved in agriculture to apply for a veteran or young farmer grant or loan.
Elligibility
21 Years of age, Legal Resident of Oklahoma, fit one of the following definitions:• Veteran farmer means an individual who served in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, including the reserve components thereof, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Young farmer means an individual under forty-five (45) years of age.
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