Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 170 - RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MAINE AGRICULTURE PROMOTION ASSISTANCE MATCHING FUND
Section 001-170-10 - CRITERIA
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated against the following criteria:
A. Need for project is adequately described and documented and does not duplicate existing programs.
B. Goals are clearly stated and addressed by the work plan and the budget is clearly delineated.
C. Applicant and vendors have adequate qualifications and resources to carry out the program.
D. Prospects exist for continuation of promotional activities after the assistance period has ended.
E. Project design is practical, innovative and compatible with existing and projected programs designed to increase demand and markets for Maine agricultural products.
F. The Commissioner reserves the right to reject any or all applications or to approve any application in part or, with the agreement of the applicant, to modify any project proposal so as to make it approvable. Decisions of the Commissioner shall be final.