Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture Understanding and Applying for Indiana Agriculture Grants Kathy Altman Director, Value-Added Business Development and Marketing October 1, 2003

Livestock Promotion Sec. I ---Livestock Promotion Sec. II – Value-Added Similarities Administered by OCA. Pam Robinson is grant administrator. Applications available at or by calling (317) Timeline: 1. Applications available: October 1, Application deadline: December 15, Funding available approx.: June 1, 2003 Submitted in hard copy, by fax, or electronically.

Livestock Promotion Sec. I ---Livestock Promotion Sec. II – Value-Added Similarities  Proposals are reviewed by a committee.  OCA recommends proposals to the Lt. Governor.  Proposal becomes part of the contract between the grantee and State.  Final payment contingent on final report.  Public domain.  Auditing.  Reimbursement if work not completed.

Livestock Promotion Sec. I ---Livestock Promotion Sec. II – Value-Added Similarities Highly competitive Importance of leveraging 1. Financial leveraging - Hard match - Soft match 2. Project leveraging Discuss with someone on the review committee

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section 1 Eligibility – Not-for-Profit Organizations only Purpose – To conduct or support livestock industry shows, sales, expositions, conventions, or similar events throughout Indiana. Funding history – required Not for routine annual support Financial report – required Fundraising for charities not a valid use of grant dollars

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section 1 Evaluation committee representative of the 13 livestock species Key considerations for evaluation: 1. Does the proposal demonstrate new or innovative concepts? 2. Will the proposal’s economic impact or promotional impact be significant to the industry? 3. Can the proposed event become self- sustaining in the future?

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section II – Value-Added Livestock Promotion Section II grants Eligibility – Not-for-Profit Organizations only Purpose: May be used for feasibility studies, research projects, market development or any other project that encourages the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. “Value Added for Livestock”

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section II – Value-Added Value-Added Grants Eligibility – no limitations Purpose: Value Added grants are for the purpose of enhancing the economic value of Indiana’s agriculture commodities. The program seeks to identify research, development and educational initiatives that will increase the net worth of Indiana’s agriculture industry through value-added products and processes. “Value Added for all Agriculture”

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section II – Value-Added Size of grant – no restrictions -- $35,000 is typical Limitations on use of funds: No funding for start-up agribusiness No funding for expansion of farm or business No funding for facility upgrade or new buildings No funding for purchase of equipment One-year grants Six month progress reports Travel expenses regulated by state guidelines

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section II – Value-Added 75% - 25% distribution of funding Grant proposal becomes part of contract Final report is judged on proposed goals, criteria and outcomes Not interested in funding research to sit on a shelf Looking for projects that will make a value-added difference to Indiana producers.

Distinctions – Livestock Promotion Section II – Value-Added Evaluation Committee representative of: - Farm organizations - Major commodity groups - Purdue University Key considerations for evaluation: 1. Value-added merits of research, development and/or educational aspects of the proposal 2. Collaborative partners in the proposal 3. Does the research, marketing, or business plan meet the intended objectives?

Good Luck! Kathy Altman Director, Value-Added Business Development and Marketing Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture