1122 Pennsylvania agricultural product promotion matching grant program; 2003-2004 application period

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Pennsylvania Agricultural Product Promotion Matching Grant Program; 2003-2004 Application Period

[33 Pa.B. 2765]

   An application period for grants under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Product Promotion Matching Grant Program (Program) administered by the Department of Agriculture (Department) has started. The Program is described in 7 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to Pennsylvania Agricultural Product Promotion Matching Grant Program--statement of policy).

   The Program provides matching funds to nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations of this Commonwealth for projects intended to increase consumer awareness of Pennsylvania agricultural products and thereby increase sales of these products.

   Application work plan and budget should reflect January 1, 2004, as the project start date. Grant funds will be disbursed as an advance payment upon receipt of a fully executed grant agreement by the grantee. The project completion date will be December 31, 2004.

   Applications for the Program will be accepted by the Department beginning June 14, 2003, and continue through July 30, 2003. Applications must be postmarked by the closing date. Information and a grant application may be obtained from Peter C. Witmer, Director, Bureau of Market Development, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Room 308, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 or accessed at www.pda.state.pa.us.

DENNIS C. WOLFF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1122. Filed for public inspection June 13, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]