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Program Director
Oversees all CAIC programs and services, including recruiting, delivery, and fundraising activities.
Operations Manager
Manages CAIC’s educational and growth programs for agricultural producers, in coordination with CAIC instructors and mentors.
Administrative Assistant
Troubleshoots tech-related issues for course participants, and helps keep the entire CAIC team organized and on track.
Tech Support
Handles and optimizes company tools and systems. Performs website updates, customizes CRM, generates reports, and provides employee training.
Instructor, Emerging Business Program/Advisor, Producers Growth Program
Program Manager, Produce Safety Education Program
Instructor, Produce Safety Education Program
Advisor, Producers Growth Program
Instructor, Developing Successful Value-Added Products
Instructor, Developing Successful Value-Added Products
Advisor, Producers Growth Program
Instructor, Product Safety
Deputy Principal Assistant (Policy Analyst)
Mini-Grants up to $5,000 are available for:
– Market Research and Validation of Target Market
– Customer Acquisition
– Product Development Initiatives
– Food Safety Classes
Eligibility
Value-added producers and companies with traction ($20,000 or more in yearly revenue) in Maryland and Delaware are eligible to apply for Mini-Grants. Participants may apply once for each of the categories. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a unique and differentiated product or service that incorporates an aspect of innovation or technology in its production, processing, distribution, or other element of the food supply system.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Award decisions will be made and funds will be available no later than three weeks following the receipt of a completed application.
Application Process
Applicants must submit Mini-Grant proposals by filling out the form at this link. Copy(ies) of quote(s), proposal(s), estimate(s), or any other supporting documents.
CAIC offers access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can offer authoritative advice based on their deep knowledge and experience in a specific area. See the ADVISORS page of this Web site to learn more about the SMEs who are available to CAIC participants.
