Option 3 (2 points): proposed project will the number of priority groups that comprise our increase My organization’s ownership/membership by one or more priority group, the application is eligible to receive two points*. Discuss how the proposed project will increase the number of priority groups that comprise the ownership/membership of your organization (include outreach/recruitment efforts; training/technical assistance; other incentives) Insert explanation *(Note: If an applicant membership is already comprised of all four priority groups, such an applicant would not be eligible group’s for points under this criterion because there is no opportunity to increase the number of priority groups). All Options Discuss how your proposed project will create or increase marketing opportunities for the priority groups indicated, and describe new or increased marketing opportunities will result: Insert explanation APPENDIX F. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Compliance Per 4284.905(a), Applicants must comply with other applicable Federal laws. Applicants who are proposing working capital grants to produce and market value-added products in the industries of wine, beer, distilled spirits or other alcoholic merchandise must comply with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations, including but not limited to permitting, filing of taxes and operational reports. Please attach proof of current TB alcohol permit and or submission of application to obtain an alcohol permit through TTB. (Proof may be in the form of a copy the active permit, a receipt from TTB, or online screen print) Please visit for more information. If you are not compliance with TTB’s requirements, the Agency may determine that you are not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant. If, at any time after you have already received a VAPG award, you are found to be in noncompliance with TTB’s operational reporting or tax requirements, the Agency may determine that you are not in compliance with your grant terms and conditions.
Option 3 (2 points): My organization’s proposed project will increase the number of priority groups that comprise our ownership/membership by one or more priority group, the application is eligible to receive two points*. Discuss how the proposed project will increase the number of priority groups that comprise the ownership/membership of your organization (include outreach/recruitment efforts; training/technical assistance; other incentives) Insert explanation *(Note: If an applicant group’s membership is already comprised of all four priority groups, such an applicant would not be eligible for points under this criterion because there is no opportunity to increase the number of priority groups). All Options Discuss how your proposed project will create or increase marketing opportunities for the priority groups indicated, and describe new or increased marketing opportunities will result: Insert explanation APPENDIX F. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Compliance Per 4284.905(a), Applicants must comply with other applicable Federal laws. Applicants who are proposing working capital grants to produce and market value-added products in the industries of wine, beer, distilled spirits or other alcoholic merchandise must comply with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations, including but not limited to permitting, filing of taxes and operational reports. Please attach proof of current TB alcohol permit and or submission of application to obtain an alcohol permit through TTB. (Proof may be in the form of a copy the active permit, a receipt from TTB, or online screen print) Please visit for more information. If you are not compliance with TTB’s requirements, the Agency may determine that you are not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant. If, at any time after you have already received a VAPG award, you are found to be in noncompliance with TTB’s operational reporting or tax requirements, the Agency may determine that you are not in compliance with your grant terms and conditions.
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