Description
Projects must diversify the farm or ranch to non-traditional crops or non-traditional livestock, on-farm processing of agricultural commodities or assist in the development of an agritourism venue. Projects cannot be an extension or expansion of existing operations and must show the potential to create additional income for the farm unit.
Elligibility
Grants are available to anyone who is currently involved in farming, ranching or agritourism and would like to diversify their farming operation or agritourism venture
Available Funding
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.
Length of Contracts
May not exceed 1 year in length. Payments are disbursed in 3 divisible increments.
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