01. Grant Overview
02. Business Profile
03. Business Information
04. Eligibility Criteria
05. Project Description and Proposed Use of Funds
06. Maryland Public Information Act Disclosure
07. Authorized Signature & Acknowledgement

2025 Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant Program

Kent County Economic and Tourism Development, in partnership with the Upper Shore Regional Council, offers grant funding to agricultural businesses operating within Kent County, Maryland. This program is designed to support the development, expansion, and coordination of agricultural enterprises and initiatives that directly benefit Kent County and, where applicable, the broader tri-county region. Eligible businesses can use grant funding to expand, diversify, improve marketing efforts, or conduct agricultural research initiatives.


Grant requests ranging from $2,500 up to a maximum of $10,000 will be considered on a competitive basis.

Priority will be given to projects that: 
1. Provide clear benefits to the Kent County agricultural community,
2. Include collaboration between two or more businesses, 
3. Involve new or emerging markets, or 
4. Promote a Buy Local campaign. 

Eligible applicants and projects that meet all grant requirements and not previously awarded funding may be considered and/or given priority over previously awarded applicants.


Applications are due by 5 pm on February 28, 2025. Award recipients will be announced in late April to early May. Grants are provided on a reimbursement basis, requiring submission of invoices or receipts. Reimbursement requests must be submitted by October 31, 2025.

Eligible Applicants 
Applicants must operate an agricultural business based in Kent County, MD, and be actively engaged in farming in one or more of the following categories: 
Crop and/or livestock production;
Agricultural product processing; 
Aquaculture 
Ag Cooperative; or 
Timber production or processing. 

Eligible Projects 
Grant funding can be used for the following purposes: 
Strategic marketing campaigns; 
Technology innovation or implementation to improve efficiency;
Capital improvements for business expansion or value-added production within Kent County;
Research projects with a local focus; or
Animal welfare improvements.

Application Submittal Date and Deadline 
Applications open on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 8 am.
The DEADLINE to apply is 5 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025

Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed in March and April by a grant review committee. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submission and will be contacted via email if their application is selected for funding.

Reimbursement Request
Grantees must submit a reimbursement request showing proof of expenses by October 31, 2025. Expenses incurred on the project starting in October 2024 may be retroactively reimbursed. Reimbursement request forms are available at www.kentcounty.com/aggrant.

Grant Reporting 
Grantees are required to submit a final grant report to Kent County Economic and Tourism Development by October 31, 2025. Reporting templates can be found at www.kentcounty.com/aggrant

Information Required to Complete this Application:
Fully completed and signed application;
Proof of good standing with licensing body (if required);

Completed and signed W9 (fillable PDF can be found at www.kentcounty.com/aggrant)


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01. Grant Overview
02. Business Profile
03. Business Information
04. Eligibility Criteria
05. Project Description and Proposed Use of Funds
06. Maryland Public Information Act Disclosure
07. Authorized Signature & Acknowledgement

2025 Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant Program

Business Profile:

The legal business name should match the name registered with State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
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Primary Contact

The person completing this application should be authorized to sign the Grant Agreement.

Business Address

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Business Information

*If Other, please specify:
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Eligibility Criteria

If you answer NO to the following question, then your business does not qualify for this grant:
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05. Project Description and Proposed Use of Funds
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Project Description and Proposed Use of Funds

Please identify any community partners which will benefit from this project. Please also identify any businesses working in cooperation with the project.

Please provide a detailed budget. Utilize projections or estimated costs if necessary.
(Please note that documentation such as receipts and invoices will be required for reimbursement)

Please upload any supporting doucments such as proposals or estimates that you would like to include with your completed applicaiton.
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Please be as detailed as possible.

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Maryland Public Information Act Disclosure

I understand that any document deemed a public record by said law is subject to disclosure in response to a request under said law.
By signing this application, I certify the following under penalty of perjury:

1. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

2. I agree to maintain documentation following generally accepted accounting principles for how the funds are expended, including but not limited to financial records, invoices, or receipts.

3. I understand and agree that records of how grant funds are used must be produced promptly upon receiving a request from the Upper Shore Regional Council, the State of Maryland, or Kent County and are subject to audit.

4. I understand and agree that if I receive an Upper Shore Ag Grant and it is determined that I have used the funds for a purpose that is not authorized by Kent County Economic and Tourism Development, I will return those funds.

5. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its directors, officers and employees, for any Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant funds received from the County that the State of Maryland or the County determines were not used for eligible expenditures.

6. I certify that neither the business nor the owner(s) are in bankruptcy or pending litigation that would restrict the receipt of grant funds.

7. I certify that I have the authority to legally bind the business.

If all of the above-outlined requirements are not met in full or if any information provided on this application is found to be false or incorrect, the business will be deemed immediately in default and funds must be returned to the County within 30 days of written notification of default. I also agree that, if I accept an Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant, I will be bound by the obligations and liabilities described in this application and that Kent County shall have the right to enforce those obligations and liabilities in any manner provided by law.
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03. Business Information
04. Eligibility Criteria
05. Project Description and Proposed Use of Funds
06. Maryland Public Information Act Disclosure
07. Authorized Signature & Acknowledgement

2025 Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant Program

Authorized Signature & Acknowledgement 

By signing below, the applicant represents, warrants and certifies that the information provided herein is true, correct, and complete. Applicant also understands that this application, combines with award of an Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant, constitutes a binding contract (grant agreement) and shall be deemed a valid original instrument if delivered electronically (e.g. facsimile, PDF, ink or digital stamp, etc.).

By typing your name below, you are virtually signing this application. You also confirm that all of the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

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