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2011 Rules - Application, Reimbursement, Verification

2012 Program Information Will Be Posted by April 1, 2012

Application Rules

    1. Applications must be postmarked June 1-7, 2011 or hand delivered during the same period.
            • Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
            • Applications postmarked or hand delivered prior to June 1, 2011 and after June 7, 2011 are ineligible.
    2. Application A (Cattle Genetics, Livestock Equipment, Hay Storage, Livestock Feed Storage, and Grain Storage) cost share requests are processed on a first come, first served basis.
    3. Application B (Producer Diversification) cost share requests are evaluated on a competitive basis by industry sector.
    4. Applicants may only submit one Application A per premises or property, per household, per business, per application period.
    5. Applicants may only submit one Application B per premises or property, per household per business, per application period.
    6. Applicant will be notified in writing of approval or disapproval. Allow 10 weeks for application processing.

Reimbursement Rules


    1. Receipts/payments dated prior to June 1, 2011 are not eligible.
    2. Cash receipts or receipts for in-kind services are not eligible.
    3. Used equipment or used materials are not eligible for cost share reimbursement.
    4. Labor provided by applicant or their employees is not eligible for cost share reimbursement.
    5. Applicant cannot be reimbursed for purchases from a business where applicant participates in ownership (producer cooperatives excluded).
    6. Applicants cannot combine projects with other applicants.
    7. Proof of payment is required in the form of cancelled check copies (bank provided copies are acceptable), cashier’s check, money order or credit receipt.
    8. Reimbursement documentation must be postmarked or hand delivered by the reimbursement deadline. Allow 8 weeks for processing. Additional processing time is required for incomplete reimbursement requests and requests submitted within one month of the program deadline.
    9. Minimum cost share reimbursement request is $250 per program.
    10. There can only be one reimbursement payment per cost share approved. All projects must be completed before submitting reimbursement documentation.
    11. Failure to complete projects and utilize allocated funds can affect eligibility for future program participation.
    12. Falsifying applications, invoices or other documents submitted to TDA may make producer and farm ineligible to participate in present and/or future TDA programs, and may result in civil litigation or criminal prosecution.

Verification Rules


    1. Applicant must utilize equipment and structures purchased with cost share funds for the intended purpose of the program for a minimum of three continuous years from date of purchase.
    2. Site visits relating to the performance of the activity before, during and after completion may take place.
    3. Applicants may be required to repay funds if they fail to comply with all aspects of the cost share guidelines.

TDA Reserves The Right To:


    1. Reject any or all requests.
    2. Modify program criteria, approval and payment processes.
    3. Provide partial funding for specific activity components that may be less than the full amount requested.
    4. Require additional information from the applicant.
    5. Deny payments for projects that do not meet requirements.