2012 Farmers' Markets Infrastructure
Competitive Grant Program

The following guidelines were developed for the implementation of a Farmers' Market awards program, utilizing state Agricultural Development Funds for 2012 for construction of new farmers' market facilities and expansion of existing facilities.

Farmers' Market Application, Guidelines (.doc, 234 KB)

Eligible Items:

Components solely for the construction of a new farmers' market facility or expansion of existing facilities.

Funds:

Any one applicant may receive up to $25,000 in state funds. State and county funds may not be more than 50% of the total project. A total of $250,000 in state funds is available through this program.

Application:

Applicants must fill out the the above application & guidelines form, designed specifically for this program, and submit the original and 19 copies to the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy.

Deadline:

Applications must be postmarked no late than June 29, 2012 to be eligible for consideration. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Scoring:

Applications for this program will be competitively scored. A total of 100 points is possible. Applicants scoring 75 points or higher may be eligible for funding.

See detailed guidelines for more information.