The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is offering a round of regional grants in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties for projects deemed to have structural longevity and a lasting impact on the regional farming and aquaculture community. SMADC initiated the first round of Regional Grants in 2010, and was pleased to award funding to a broad range of regional entities for projects that support long-term infrastructure, agricultural education and/or Farmers’ Markets including but not limited to farm equipment purchases for rental programs, high school agricultural education programs, capital improvements for farmers markets, urban farming and projects that target the new or beginning farmer. To be considered for a SMADC Regional Grant, proposals must be submitted no later than Monday, April 15, 2013. Prior applicants for this grant are welcome to apply again, however first time applicants will have funding priority. Examples of successful Regional Grant awards are listed below: Urban community farm – purchase of shipping container to be retrofitted for produce prep High school educational programs on food and agriculture Children’s garden for educational foundation Refurbished greenhouses at two high schools Purchase of high tunnel for agricultural education Farmer Market signage and hand [...]
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