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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
    6. Make site visits relating to the performance of the activity before, during and after completion for a period   of   three years.
    7. Require applicants to repay funds if they fail to comply with all aspects of the cost share guidelines.

2009 Application Rules


    1. Applications must be hand-delivered or postmarked June 1 through July 1, 2009.
    2. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
    3. Incomplete applications or applications postmarked or received before June 1, 2009 will be returned.
    4. Applicants may only submit one application A (page 15 of printed application) for Genetics, Livestock Equipment, Hay Storage, Livestock Feed Storage and Grain Storage per premises or property, per household, per application period.
    5. Applicants may only submit one application B (page 21 of printed application) for Producer Diversification per premises or property, per household, per application period.
    6. Applicants may apply for more than one cost share opportunity. However, applying does not automatically guarantee approval.
    7. Cattle Genetics, Livestock Equipment, Hay Storage, Livestock Feed Storage and Grain Storage requests are processed on a first come, first served basis, using application A (page 15 of printed application).
    8. Producer Diversification requests are evaluated on a competitive basis by industry sector, using application B (page 21 of printed application).
    9. All certifications and educational courses must be current and in the name of the applicant to qualify.
    10. Only items listed as eligible will be considered for cost share assistance.
    11. Used equipment is not eligible for cost share reimbursement.
    12. Minimum cost share reimbursement request is $250 per program.
    13. Cash receipts or receipts for in-kind services are not eligible. Proof of payment is required in the form of cancelled check (bank provided copies are acceptable), cashier’s check, money order or credit receipt. CASH RECEIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
    14. Receipts dated prior to June 1, 2009 are not eligible.
    15. Applicant cannot purchase equipment, storage facilities, materials, labor, services or cattle genetics from a business where applicant participates in ownership. (Producer Cooperatives excluded)
    16. Labor provided by applicant or their employees is not eligible for cost share reimbursement.
    17. Projects must meet all state and local regulatory requirements.
    18. Applicant will be notified in writing of approval or denial.
    19. Reimbursement documentation must be postmarked or hand delivered by the reimbursement deadline. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
    20. Failure to complete projects and utilize allocated funds can affect eligibility for future program participation.
    21. 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.