The Anne Arundel County is currently accepting applications for the Agricultural Business Improvement Grant (ABIG) Program to help farm-based businesses in Anne Arundel County expand their operations.
Donor Name: Anne Arundel County
State: Maryland
County: Anne Arundel County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
A total of $20,000 is available to landowners for expanding farming operations in Anne Arundel County. The maximum per grant amount is $10,000.
Eligibility, Requirements & Scoring
- Applicant must own and operate a farm in Anne Arundel County.
- Applicant must submit letter of reference from Soil Conservation, UMD Extension, Farm Bureau, or 4-H/FFA Leader.
- The grant requires a one-to-one match from the applicant for the same amount requested. For example, for a grant request of $5,000 the applicant must contribute $5,000 of his or her own funding to the project. Matching funds may not include labor or state and federal grants or cost share. Proof of completion of the project is due within the year of the grant award.
- Examples of eligible projects include fencing, livestock, plant stock, equipment, and infrastructure upgrades. Administrative expenses, events, and décor are not eligible for funding.
- Each grant application will be numerically scored on its impact to increase revenue, increase or retain employees, expand operations or increase efficiency, increase local-grown food supply, or ability to provide agricultural education opportunities.
For more information, visit Anne Arundel County.
