The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking applications for its County Fairs Capital Improvement Grants Program.
Donor Name: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $100,000
Details:
Purpose
This program will assist in the promotion of building improvements or other capital improvements at county fairgrounds within the state.
- Capital improvements are costs related to making changes to improve capital assets, increase their useful life, or add to the value of these assets. Capital improvements may be structural improvements or other renovations to a building or enhance usefulness or productivity.
- Building improvements are costs related to making changes to improve buildings that are used for fair purposes and are owned by the fair association or political subdivision. These improvements will extend the useful life of the building.
Funding Information
This is a cost-reimbursement grant and must have a 50% cash match. In-kind services cannot be used to meet the match. Grants will be awarded a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $100,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Fairs incorporated under Act 80 of 1855 – Local Agricultural or Horticultural Society.
- County-owned and operated fairs operating under Act 11 of 1929.
- County fairs that have submitted all required year-end reports for the prior three years.
- Fair Associations leasing their grounds must have a minimum of a five-year lease for the use of the grounds to hold the annual fair and other non-fair events.
For more information, visit County Fairs Capital Improvement Grants.
