Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 351 - Julian-Stille Value-Added Agricultural Development Fund
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 285.353 - Eligibility and documentation required
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 285.353
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 3.
(1) An applicant for funding shall complete an application containing all of the following:
(a) A clear description of a
proposed project or projects stating how the project is designed to establish,
retain, expand, attract, or develop value-added agricultural processing and
related agricultural production operations in this state.
(b) Documentation that the applicant or its
designated business venture has been established according to state law, is in
good standing, and is not in default of any federal, state, or local
taxes.
(c) Measurable outcomes of
the project. All jobs that are created or retained shall be clearly a direct
result of the project. The expected impact of the project on the local economy
shall be identified.
(d)
Documentation of guaranteed matching funds shall be provided.
(e) A record or portion of a record,
material, or other data received, prepared, used, or retained in connection
with an application to, or with a project or product assisted by, a grant that
relates to financial or proprietary information submitted by the applicant that
is considered by the applicant and acknowledged by the review panel as
confidential shall not be subject to the disclosure requirements of the freedom
of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(2) The director shall authorize department staff and members of the joint evaluation committee to sign and abide by confidentiality statements for trade secrets or commercial or financial information voluntarily provided to the department by applicants upon a promise of confidentiality as authorized by the director, and is exempt from disclosure under 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 et seq.
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