Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - MAINE MILK COMMISSION
Chapter 36 - RULES GOVERNING THE MAINE FARMS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM
Section 001-36-3 - ADMINISTRATION
Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-36-3
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. Selection of an Administrating Organization
The Department may contract the administration of this Program to a Suitable Organization selected through a competitive process determined by the Department.
2. Eligibility Requirements of the Organization Contracted to Administer the Program
A. Any organization is eligible to apply for
contractor status to administer the Program.
B. The organization must be able to perform
all the duties outlined in Section 3.3 below.
3. Program Administrator Duties
It shall be the responsibility of the Program Administrator to:
A. Promote the program to farms in
the State and solicit applications as specified in Section 6.3.
B. Organize and oversee the Review
Panel.
C. Work with the Department
to periodically review the criteria developed for the selection of applicants
for participation in the business plan development and investment support
programs, and make recommendations to the Department for changes as
appropriate.
D. Compile a list of
Service Providers.
E. Assemble and
monitor a Services Package to assist selected farm applicants with developing a
Business Plan and work with the Department to administer the disbursement of
business planning grants to farm grantees.
F. Work with the Department to verify
selected applicants' required matching funds, finalize Farmland Protection
Agreements, and administer the disbursement of the investment support grants to
farm grantees.
G. Submit quarterly
progress reports to the Department.
H. Survey, evaluate and report annually to
the Department by December 30th of each year on the impact and effectiveness of
the program.
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