KCADE Grant Bytes (April 2007)

KCADE Grant Bytes is the monthly electronic notice for items recently posted on KCADE's "Other Funding Opportunities" web page. Deadline(s) for each listing are located in [ ] under the listing's title.

Beginning Farmer Loan Program
[4/27/2007 for consideration in May]

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation has announced the availability of a new lending program that will be administered through lenders with offices in Kentucky. This program has been designed to assist beginning farmers in formulating a business plan, securing needed expertise, and receiving the capital to prepare their farming operation for a successful future. For more information about the program and who qualifies, visit the Beginning Farmer Loan Program web page at http://kafc.ky.gov/kafc_programs_beginningfarmer.shtml.
 

Coordinated Value-added Assistance Loan
[4/27/2007, to be considered in May]

The Coordinated Value-Added Assistance Loan Program is designed to provide loan opportunities to companies and individuals in Kentucky who create contract production opportunities for other agricultural producers. KAFC will facilitate loans of up to $1,000,000 through this program with a limit of $100,000 for each new grower opportunity created. Visit this program's web page for more information.
 

The following are External Links from the GOAP web site.

2007 Horticulture Advertising Cost-share
[6/29/2007]

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Division for Value-added Horticulture & Aquaculture Marketing has grants available for horticulture businesses to cost-share on advertising and promotional activities. For more information visit the link above or contact Anna M. Lucio at (502) 564-4983.
 

2007 Market Development Cost-share Grant
[6/29/2007]

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Division for Horticulture& Aquaculture has grants available for horticulture businesses to develop and improve new or emerging markets. For more information visit the above link or contact Anna M. Lucio at (502) 564-4983.
 

Foster's Community Grants
[Round I - 4/30/2007]

Foster's Community Grants will support projects in our three core focus areas: wellness, culture, and the environment. Grants are assessed principally on the quality of the community benefit they would deliver. Grants in excess of 1 year will be considered. Only registered not-for-profit organizations are eligible for funding. For further information, please see Community Grants Questions & Answers, and Terms & Conditions.
 

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants
[5/18/2007]

Rural Business—Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency within USDA Rural Development, announces it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2007 to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements for agriculture producers and rural small businesses in eligible rural areas. Funding will be available in the form of grants, guaranteed loans, and combined guaranteed loans and grant applications. For renewable energy systems, the minimum grant request is $2,500 and the maximum is $500,000. For energy efficiency improvements, the minimum grant request is $1,500 and the maximum is $250,000. For more information visit the Federal Register Announcement or visit their web link.
 

Restaurant Rewards

Kentucky Restaurant Rewards is a new program initiated by KDA and Partners for Family Farms. It is designed to reward Kentucky restaurants and caterers that purchase products directly from Kentucky farmers. Participating restaurants and caterers will be offered reimbursement for advertisements and promotional materials that promote local food products.
 

SARE Research & Education Grant (Pre-proposals)
[6/1/2007]

The Southern Region USDA Program on Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is requesting pre-proposals for research and education activities that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the region and nation. For more information about Research & Education Grants, contact Jeff Jordan at (770) 412-4787 or jjordan@southernsare.org.