Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Agriculture Event Grant

From Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

To create conditions for Oklahoma agriculture to thrive while meeting regulatory requirements.

Type of Support

Overview

The Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program aims to stimulate growth within the state's agricultural sector through 0% interest loans or grants. Its focus is on expanding value-added processing and promoting farm diversification. These funds are designed for projects that fall under marketing and utilization, cooperative marketing, farm diversification, and basic and applied research, ensuring direct benefits to Oklahoma's farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the program offers Agriculture Event Grants aimed at developing or enhancing agricultural events that carry a broad state impact or cater to a large geographic region within Oklahoma. These events should demonstrate economic growth, increased public participation, and have an educational aspect. Grant applications are assessed individually based on their potential for success and rural economic development, with different grant levels based on projected economic impacts.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
OK
Organization Type
Other
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must reside and be a legal resident of Oklahoma
  • Available to individuals or entities aiming to create or expand an agricultural event
  • Event should benefit and further the public interest in agriculture
  • Principals should be individuals with a cooperative agreement for accountability
  • Proposals must show an economic impact to the agricultural community
  • Must submit a letter endorsing the Event from a city or county government official or the local Chamber of Commerce
up to 50k

Submission

Review Criteria

The funder favors applications from candidates who:

  • Employ agricultural products in their industrial and non-food manufacturing processes to create innovative and value-added food, feed, and fiber products.
  • Showcases a strong likelihood of generating new jobs and achieving a high return on investment.
  • Include proposals for research that is both innovative and viable in the commercial market.
  • Present a clear and strong potential for swift commercialization.
  • Exhibit a commitment to securing additional funding from either private or public sources, or directly from the applicants themselves.
  • Focus their efforts on enhancing rural communities.
  • Are spearheaded by individuals, a collective of individuals, an individual representing a group, or corporations that align with the specified criteria: namely, to bring a product to market or to develop or activate a marketing strategy for products not currently distributed through established cooperatives.
  • Propose projects with the capability to boost the income of the farming unit substantially.
  • Offer fresh, inventive approaches to marketing their product.

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