Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 805 - Matching Assistance to Fairs
Section R. 285.805.3 - Application and approval for allotments

(1) The president and secretary of an association that requests funds shall file a proper application, on forms provided by the department, in duplicate, within 120 days after the close of the fair or exposition. The application shall include a proposed annual plan that lists the activities in eligible categories and the estimated cost for each category. The state may participate on a 1/2 matching basis on cost but shall not pay more than $8,000.00 per fair for any 1 fiscal year. The match shall not be more than 1/2 of the fair market value for applicable materials and labor.

(2) An application shall be accompanied by a resolution approving the application that is passed by the fair's board of directors or its duly authorized executive committee.

(3) The president or secretary of the association shall submit such additional information as may be required by the director in considering the application.

(4) A lease-purchase agreement is an acceptable method of equipment rental.

(5) A fair shall submit an application each year to be eligible for funding.