Obligations and the documents to be submitted

To participate in the technical assistance program, you can submit a completed application form (in case of branding, a branding readiness questionnaire), along with the accompanying documentation:

In physical form — to the central office of the Rural Development Agency or the relevant regional office;

Electronically — to the agency’s e-mail address: document@rda.gov.ge

The participant is obliged to:

• Ensure the implementation and certification of international food safety management systems/standards within no more than 36 months from the date of signing the contract;
• Ensure the creation of branding and packaging design within no more than 18 months from the date of signing the relevant purpose agreement;
• Not to sell or transfer equipment required for product branding/final commercial appearance within 24 months after receiving the co-funding specified in the relevant purpose agreement;
• In the case of co-funding for foreign consultant services, submit to the Agency a detailed report on the activities and recommendations provided by the consultant/technical consultant to confirm the fulfillment of the obligations stipulated by the contract;
• Ensure that the consultant and/or technical consultant conducts at least a one-day training course for persons determined by the Agency and prepares relevant presentation materials on product storage/transportation and/or the production of the respective crop.