Program provides federal funds as matched grants to individuals and private enterprises to establish or expand an existing agriculturally-related business. To ensure that the proposals meet Program requirements and goals, proposals are reviewed by a volunteer Oversight Committee composed of business and community leaders. The pre-contract review process consists of two distinct stages and can take up to six months. This information paper will help you to navigate this process.
Applicants having the means and background to provide their own technical support are free to do so.
The applicant must be willing to spend the time required to develop a sound business concept, research markets, compile required financial information, plan and coordinate resources, etc. It is critical that the applicant has, develops or locates the skills and knowledge necessary to guide their business to success. This document is one part of a packet that was put together to assist you in your application. The three stages of a RETA-H project are listed below. The Concept Statement is a simple, relatively rapid way to find out if an idea fits the criteria of the RETA-H Program.