Title
Receive report from EAA staff and consider potential action regarding the EAA's 2024 Agriculture Conservation Equipment Grant program and related funding.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The board may make a motion providing direction to EAA staff.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for EAA staff to provide an update on the EAA's 2024 Agriculture Conservation Equipment Grant program and to make related recommendations regarding pending applications and the incorporation of recently acquired grant money to either replace or supplement the funding currently budgeted by the EAA for the program.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
This agenda item does not involve the procurement of goods or services by the EAA and, therefore, this section is not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the general EAA mission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $300,000 is available in the 2024 operating budget and funding in approximately $305,000 has been acquired through collaboration with outside partners.