Food and lunch costs are an eligible expense for this grant as long as they are reasonable and directly related to the project.
Yes, equipment such as gardening tools, gardening supplies, and small gardening equipment are eligible expenses for this grant program.
Yes, equipment such as gardening tools, gardening supplies, and small gardening equipment are eligible expenses for this grant program.
Yes, staff time for project activities is an eligible expense for this grant program.
Yes, staff time for project activities is an eligible expense for this grant program.
Yes, consultant funds are an eligible expense for this grant program.
Yes, consultant funds are an eligible expense for this grant program.
While not outlined as an ineligible expense if you are planning to apply for funding to reimburse staff for their work you will need to clearly demonstrate your organization’s capacity to sustain the project after the grant funding has concluded. Funds to support weekly classes for the community would be eligible as long as the classes offered directly support the goals of the grant program.
While not outlined as an ineligible expense if you are planning to apply for funding to reimburse staff for their work you will need to clearly demonstrate your organization’s capacity to sustain the project after the grant funding has concluded. Funds to support weekly classes for the community would be eligible as long as the classes offered directly support the goals of the grant program.
General planning work such as schematic designs and quote gathering do not count as starting your project. The MDA considers your project started when you begin to make purchases for which you will request reimbursement. Any costs incurred prior to the notification of award and the signing of the contract are not eligible for reimbursement.
