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Podcast: Tent Talk
Episode: Ep 286: Taking Funding for Granted with Melissa Siwiec
Description: What project could you complete if you had funding? The deadline for submitting Farmers Market Promotion Program grants is just 51 days away. This week, we chat with Melissa Siwiec, executive director of Pennsylvania's historic Lancaster Central Market, about the process of applying for and then implementing an FMPP funded project. The process seems intimidating, and the rules and guidelines are rigorous. USDA is very clear about what's required, so priority number one is following instructions. Melissa's pro tips include:  • Deadlines and required formatting are clearly stated and strictly enforced, don't try to skirt the rules • A plan and a goal come firs...