A person who applies for cost-sharing funds under the Program shall submit to the Department the following:

1. A. An application on a Department form, including a project narrative describing the proposed project, which shall include an approximate total project cost figure based on all eligible costs;
2. B. A map identifying the project location, street address and parcel boundaries of the operation;

3. C. For a nonprofit organization:

   1. (1) A favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service that the organization meets the requirements of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
   2. (2) A letter of good standing with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation;
4. D. Documentation supporting the sale or anticipated sale of at least $1,000 annually of farm products from the farming operation in the State;
5. E. Except for an individual applying on the individual’s own behalf, documentation establishing that person’s authority to sign on behalf of the organization on all matters related to the Program; and
6. F. A completed Current Nutrient Management Plan Certification form or Nutrient Management Plan Waiver, as applicable.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §2-103; State Finance and Procurement Article, §14-704; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 17, 2023 (50:7 Md. R. 302)