Megan Blazak Rural Economic Development Supervisor - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Megan Blazak Rural Economic Development Supervisor mblazak@kohalacenter.org 808-313-0904 kohalacenter.org/business

Federal Grants • U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program • U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Direct Support for Farmers and Ranchers – Application period will open late May – Apply through ams.usda.gov – Payments will be distributed by FSA

Federal Grants • U.S. Farm Bill programs are active with deadlines throughout the year – Refer to ams.usda.gov/localfood for lists of relevant programs – Watch this webinar: vimeo.com/365998805 • Agencies to target: – Natural Resources Conservation Service – Rural Development – Farm Service Agency – Agricultural Marketing Service – Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

Basic federal grant requirements • Duns and Bradstreet Number (dnb.com) • Cage Code (sam.gov) • Grants.gov account • Certificate of Good Standing (vendors.ehawaii.gov) • Employer Identification Number (or SSN)

State/County Grants • Hawaii Department of Agriculture Compost Reimbursement Program – Deadline: May 15; up to $50,000 – More info: hdoa.hawaii.gov • Food Safety Reimbursement for Moloka‘i – Deadline: June 1; up to $5,000 – More info: mauicounty.gov

Private Grants • Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation – Deadline: Rolling; Funding for wholesale purchases of local food – More info: covid19.hfbf.org/market-access • National Farm to School Network COVID-19 Relief Fund – Deadline: May 10; up to $10,000 – More info: farmtoschool.org/covid19#fund • Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund (certified organic) – Deadline: May 25; Award range $1,000-$2,500 – More info: ccof.org/ccof-foundation/bricmont-hardship- assistance-fund

Private Grants • Red BackPack Fund (for women) – Deadline: June 1; up to $5,000 – More info: globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund • Hello Alice Business for All – Deadline: Rolling: up to $10,000 – More info: businessforall.helloalice.com • Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust Emergency Stabilization Financial Assistance (for Hawaiian families) – Deadline: Rolling; Small award based on need – More info: onipaa.org/pages/covid-19-resources

Tips for success Finding a program that fits your needs: • Learn about the programs on USDA websites • Read about past winners • Sign-up for webinars and e-mail alerts • Seek assistance early from experienced advisors Preparing an application: • Read the instructions closely and at least three times. Make sure your project is eligible! • Align the project objectives, outcomes, and budget with the program • Share your work with someone else for feedback • Revise and edit your work prior to submission • Submit ahead of deadline

Resources Visit our website: kohalacenter.org/business – Sign up for TKC’s Agricultural Resources Bulletin – Browse the resource library – Download the intake form USDA resources: farmers.gov/coronavirus