Farmer E-Commerce Reimbursement Program

Application Deadline with ALL receipts is Friday, December 18, 2020, by 5 pm ET.

This program is open to farms within the state of Maine that meet the following conditions:

Produce and sell at least $1,000 of agricultural products annually. Eligible activities include producing food for human consumption; hay and other feedstock; flowers; hemp; horticulture; and value-add producers who grow or produce raw inputs (e.g., a creamery that also is a dairy).
Aquaculture is not covered by this grant.
Cannabis production is not covered by this grant.

Did you spend money on, and have dated receipts that can be uploaded, for e-commerce purchases between March 1, 2020, and the date of your application?*

Yes
No

Thank you for your interest in the Farmer E-Commerce Reimbursement Program from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, administered by CEI.

Unfortunately, you must have both expenses that meet the criteria of the program, and receipts that can be uploaded, in order to apply.

This grant is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be ending as of December 18, 2020. If you incur any eligible expenses before that date, you are welcome to submit your application, with your qualifying receipts, at that time.

Thank you.

Eligibility

What types of e-commerce did you spend money on between March 1, 2020, and today?*

Please select all that apply. *NOTE: Expenses for EBT hardware/tech are not eligible for this grant.

Comprehensive online sales management platforms (e.g., those that cover CSA, wholesale, and/or Direct-to-Consumer models)
Online payment processing subscription/services
Turnkey or custom order processing and fulfillment software
Website design/customization services (e.g., subcontractor services)
Critical program/app integration services (e.g., QuickBooks, Stripe)
Other

Other e-commerce expense*

If you selected "Other" above, please explain what that expense is here. *NOTE: EBT hardware/tech expenses are not eligible for this grant.

Has eligible expenses

Provide the amount of Farmer E-Commerce Reimbursement funds being requested.*

This should be equal to the total of all receipts submitted. Maximum request is $5,000.

Please enter a number from 0 to 5000.

Business Info

Your Name*

First Last

Business Name*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Business Phone*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Website

If you have a website or an online shop (through a 3rd party), or are in the process of creating one and know what the address will be, please enter it here.

Type of Business*

Expenses

Upload dated receipts for eligible e-commerce infrastructure-related services and purchases made between March 1, 2020 and December 18, 2020.*

Upload all receipts. Requests beyond the total value of the receipts will not be considered. File types allowed: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, bmp, and pdf.

Drop files here or

Payment Information

All payments will be issued by check to the business name listed on this application.

Recipients of grant awards must send a copy of W-9 to CEI by December 18, 2020. Instructions will be included in a follow-up email after award notification.

W-9 Acknowledgment*

If awarded this grant, I will send a copy of my W-9 to CEI by December 18, 2020.

I agree to send my W-9 to CEI.

Comments

Please use the space provided for any additional information you think we should know.

Certifications and Eligibility Confirmation

As the applicant I certify under the penalties of perjury that:

To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information contained in this application and all attached documentation is true and correct and current as of the date submitted
I will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
I acknowledge that I am applying for and may receive Federal CARES Act funds and that I have not benefitted from other federal, state or local funds that would fully cover the costs without the assistance I am applying for, and that the State of Maine, and the Federal Government are hereby authorized to verify the information contained herein
There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the applicant, threatened against or affecting the applicant and/or business at law or in equity before any court or administrative officer or agency which might result in any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the applicant
Manage a for-profit business or non-profit organization
Am in current and in good standing with all Maine State payroll taxes, sales taxes, and state income taxes (as applicable) through July 31, 2020
Am in good standing with the Maine Department of Labor
Not in bankruptcy
Not have permanently ceased all operations
Am in consistent compliance and not be under any current or past enforcement action with COVID-19 Prevention Checklist Requirements (https://www.maine.gov/decd/covid-19-prevention-checklists)

Certifications and Eligibility*

I certify that the certification and eligibility statements above are true.*

Name

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