MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program III

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The MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program will allow operating farms on Maui, Molokai, and Lana'i to qualify for grant funds of up to $25,000 that will have a direct impact on the availability of;

Locally grown produce
Local livestock & poultry
And other related products.

The MEO Agricultural Micro Grant 4.0 will be awarded to grantees that meet the specified criteria listed below. Please read the following information carefully.

The application period will be from 10-17-23 to 11-30-23. Applications must be completed and submitted with all required documentation before the deadline in order to be considered for the grant. You may apply using this form, or in person at 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI, 96793.

Upon application approval, MEO will issue payments directly to the vendors the grantee chooses. MEO will ensure equitable distribution among applicants in Maui, Molokai, and Lana’i, with preference given to socially disadvantaged farming applications such as women and native Hawaiians. Funding priority will also be given to applicants that did not receive the previous MEO Agricultural Micro Grant. This micro grant will be exclusively for food-producing farm businesses that operate on less than an aggregate of 12 acres or up to an aggregate of 40 usable acres for live stock within Maui County, and possess a County business or state general excise license for the farming business as of July 1, 2023.

The following documentation is required for the Agricultural Micro Grant Program:

Completed Application
Farm Needs Statement
Copy of GET license, or copy of monthly or quarterly G45 filing or G49 Annual Return 2022
Photo ID
2022 State Tax Return form N-11 (proof of residency)

Applications must be complete before submission. Incomplete applications will cause award delays. All attachments must be clear and legible. An actual photo copy of GET License is required. Form G-45 or Form G-49 are the only acceptable substitutions for the GET License. 2022 Hawaii Form N-11 is required to provide proof of residency for all farm business owners, including partners.

Farm Needs Statement - You must submit a farm needs statement that gives thorough detailed information on the farm, farming operations, acreage and land information, production and distribution information, explanation of need of grant funds, pictures of the existing farm and approximate costs, which may include shipping costs.

Micro grant payments up to $25,000 will be awarded per grantee to those who meet the criteria listed below. Upon application approval, MEO will issue payments directly to the vendors the grantee chooses.

Upon application approval notice, you will be asked to submit vendor quotes for the items outlined in your farm needs statement. Micro grant allocations will be distributed based on need, and with considerations made to the farm’s distribution output to the community and scale of operations. Quotes are due within 4 weeks from Award date.

Eligible use of funds:

Farming Equipment & Machinery
Processing and Storage Equipment
Farm Infrastructure, Expansion & Upgrades
Inventory & Supplies
Packaging & Packaging Materials
Technology Equipment
Marketing Supplies, Equipment & Websites
Professional Development & Education

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Sex*

MaleFemaleUnknownPrefer not to answer

Type of Ownership?*

NonprofitLLCCorporationSole Proprietorship

Woman owned farm?*

YesNo

If woman owned, Please submit form that applies.

Nonprofit - Copy of Officers DCCA Form CEO must be Female/Board 50% FemaleLLC - Copy of Articles of Organization-50% ownedCorporation - Copy of Article of Incorporation-50% ownedSole Proprietorship - GET License in your name

Native Hawaiian?*

Yes - attach birth certificateNo

Date of Birth*

Date

Business Name*

Farm Address (if different from current address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Farm Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Farm Email*

example@example.com

Farm Website*

Are you a resident of Maui County? If no, ineligible.*

YesNo

Is there more than one owner of the farm?*

YesNo

list all partners’ first/last names. N-11 required for all partners.

Are all owners & partners Maui County residents? (for 1 yr or more)

YesNo

Is your farm a food producing farm? If no, ineligible.*

YesNo

Do you have a GET license as of July 1, 2023? If no, ineligible.*

YesNo

Do you have 12 acres or less, or up to 40 usable acres for livestock?*

YesNo

How many acres are used for farming and or livestock?*

Do you own or lease your farm land? If lease, please provide a copy of the lease agreement. If own please provide County Tax Assessment for 2022*

OwnLease

Please list amount of grant funds you are requesting. ($25,000 or less)*

- No funds will be distributed directly to the farmer. Payment will be made to the vendors providing the service, product or equipment to achieve the program goals and objectives.

- The County of Maui requires that farmers who were awarded grants must complete, sign, and return a report 90 days after receipt of grant documenting goals and objectives were met. In addition, an Acknowledgment Report must also be signed and returned to Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO). '''Failure to provide both reports in a timely manner, may result in you farms ineligibility for future grants provided by the County of Maui'''

- For more information on this program contact:

Jaimie Dukelow 808-243-4309
David Daly 808-243-4318
or email bdcinfo@meoinc.org

Upload documents feature within application

Required attachments:

Completed Application
Farm Needs Statement
Copy of GET license, or Form G-45 or G49
Photo ID
2022 State Tax Return form N-11

Additional attachments:

N-11 for all partners

Use the feature below to upload documents or images. PDF scans or photos are accepted. Drag and Drop or Press again to add another. If you upload photos of documents, please ensure they are readable. File types accepted - pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif*

Additional Comments:

Applicant Signature*

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