FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS FOR ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS?

You will sign a legal contract that obligates you to use the funds as stated in your application budget, provide data related to your project, and submit reports outlining the impact of the project. The terms and conditions are specific to your project. Failure to fulfill reporting requirements, including submittal of receipts, will be considered a breach of contract and funds must be forfeited.

WHAT CAN I USE THE MONEY FOR?

• Funding for educational support must be pre-approved (prior to attending any workshop, conference, etc. OR the purchase of educational literature) and can be used for registration fees, specific travel (flight, bus, train) and, in some cases, mileage on personal vehicles (reimbursed at $0.41/mile).
• Meals and fuel costs are excluded from funding.
• Examples of funding may include but are not limited to:
• 。 Better Processing Control School offered by the University of Kentucky
• Aquaculture and/or aquaponics training
• Appropriate educational books, literature, and/or online webinars
• Conferences

WHAT IS THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND TIMELINE?

• The Grant Review Committee considers all applications received by the stated deadlines and votes to recommend funding, deny funding or send for further clarification.
• "Recommended" applicant data is submitted to the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy (KOAP) for final approval.
• “Recommended” and “Pended” applicants may be subject to a site visit to verify capacity to administer the grant.
• “Approved” applicants are notified via email and must submit further legal documentation provided by Kentucky State.
• Final authorization and Kentucky State administrative signatures must be obtained prior to the disbursement of approved funding.
• Upon final authorization, approved grant funds will be disbursed via Direct Deposit.
• Lifetime limit is $1,000. Each Application approval limit is $500.

Please note: You are required to submit proof of registration and attendance to the conference or training with a report/summary of your experience and receipts.