Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1.
Advisory group
review.
If an advisory group is selected, the advisory group will
convene at the call of the commissioner to review applications and will submit
their evaluations to the commissioner.
Subp. 2.
Commissioner's review and
determination.
The commissioner shall review all applications. The
commissioner shall determine whether an application shall be granted, and the
amount and terms of the grant. The commissioner shall weigh and compare all
grant applications in light of the availability of funds.
Subp. 3.
Criteria for approval.
The following criteria shall be used by the commissioner in
reviewing each grant application:
A.
whether the applicant and the project are eligible under part
1552.0040 and meet the
contribution requirements of part
1552.0030, subpart
1;
B. whether the proposed project is likely to
expand, improve, or develop markets for Minnesota agricultural products by
means of conducting one or more of the activities stated in part
1552.0040, subpart
1;
C. whether the project is feasible and likely
to produce the desired objective;
D. the degree to which the proposed project
employs novel, creative, and innovative ideas for the promotion of Minnesota
agricultural products;
E. the
degree to which the proposed project would have a generic impact upon the
sector of Minnesota agriculture for which it is proposed;
F. whether the experience or capability of
the applicant make likely the successful completion of the project;
G. the degree to which the proposed project
is coordinated with or complementary to similar or related efforts to promote
Minnesota agricultural products;
H.
whether the proposed budget is adequate to accomplish the proposed
project;
I. the degree to which
similar or related projects by this applicant or other persons have been
successful or unsuccessful;
J.
whether the applicant appears able to apply generally accepted accounting
principles and appears financially qualified for the project; and
K. the applicant's past performance as a
grantee under this program, if applicable.
Subp. 4.
Notification.
The commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of the
approval or disapproval of its grant application.
