Notice2023-08447
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023
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April 21, 2023
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Agriculture DepartmentRural Housing Service
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The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces that it is accepting applications under the Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program for fiscal year (FY) 2023. The FY 2023 funding amount is $1,265,000.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No. RHS-23-CF-0003]
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2023
AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Funding of Availability (NOFA).
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SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural
Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), announces that it is accepting applications under the Community
Facilities Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program for
fiscal year (FY) 2023. The FY 2023 funding amount is $1,265,000.
DATES: Complete applications for grants must be submitted according to
the following deadlines:
Paper submissions: Paper submissions must be received by the Agency
no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on June 20, 2023 to be eligible for
funding under this grant opportunity. Late or incomplete applications
will not be eligible for funding.
Electronic submissions: Electronic submissions must be received no
later than June 30, 2023 to be eligible for funding under this grant
opportunity. Late or incomplete applications will not be eligible for
funding. Electronic applications must be submitted via <a href="https://www.Grants.gov">https://www.Grants.gov</a> by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2023.
ADDRESSES: This funding announcement will be announced on
<a href="http://www.Grants.gov">www.Grants.gov</a>. Paper applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural
Development State Office (RDSO) for the State where the Project is
located. For Projects involving multiple states, the application must
be filed in the RDSO where the Applicant is located. Applicants are
encouraged to contact their respective RDSO for an email contact to
submit an application prior to the submission deadline date. Applicants
may also request paper application packages from their respective RDSO.
A list of the USDA RDSO contacts can be found at: <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices">https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices</a>.
Entities wishing to apply for assistance may download the
application documents and requirements delineated in this notice from:
<a href="https://www.Grants.gov">https://www.Grants.gov</a>. Application information for electronic
submissions may be found at <a href="http://www.Grants.gov">http://www.Grants.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Chitwood, Asset Risk Management
Specialist at email address <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a5cbc4d1cdc4cb8bc6cdccd1d2cacac1e5d0d6c1c48bc2cad3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e58b84918d848bcb868d8c91928a8a81a590968184cb828a93">[email protected]</span></a>, United States
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Business Loop 70 West,
Suite 235, Columbia, MO 65203; or call; Telephone: 573-876-0965. For
further information on submitting program applications under this
notice, please contact the USDA RDSO in the state where the applicant's
headquarters is located. A list of RDSO contacts is provided at the
following link: <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices">https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview
Federal Awarding Agency Name: Rural Housing Service (RHS).
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Facilities Technical
Assistance and Training Grant.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding of Availability (NOFA).
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-RD-CFTAT-2023.
Assistance Listing: 10.766.
Dates: Applications must be submitted using one of the following
methods:
<bullet> Paper submissions: The deadline for receipt of a paper
application is 4 p.m. local time, June 20, 2023. Applicants intending
to mail applications must provide sufficient time to permit delivery on
or before the closing deadline date and time. Acceptance by the United
States Postal Service or private mailer does not constitute delivery.
Facsimile (FAX), electronic mail, and postage due applications will not
be accepted.
<bullet> Electronic submissions: Electronic applications will be
accepted via <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>. The deadline for receipt of an electronic
application via <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time
on June 15, 2023. The application dates and times are firm. The Agency
will not consider any application received after the deadline.
Prior to official submission of applications, applicants may
request technical assistance or other application guidance from the
Agency, as long as such requests are made prior to June 12, 2023.
Technical assistance is not meant to be an analysis or assessment of
the quality of the materials submitted, a substitute for agency review
of completed applications, nor a determination of eligibility, if such
determination requires in-depth analysis. The Agency will not solicit
or consider scoring or eligibility information that is submitted after
the application deadline. The Agency reserves the right to contact
applicants to seek clarification information on materials contained in
the submitted application.
Rural Development Key Priorities: The Agency encourages applicants
to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities
(more details available at <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points">https://www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points</a>):
<bullet> Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to
the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural
communities.
<bullet> Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to RD
programs and benefits from RD funded projects; and
<bullet> Assisting rural communities recover economically through
more and better market opportunities and through improved
infrastructure.
For further information, visit <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points">https://www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points</a>.
A. Program Description
1. Purpose of the Program. The purpose of the Community Facilities
Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program is to provide
technical assistance and training with respect to essential community
facilities programs. To meet this purpose, the Agency will make grants
to public bodies and private nonprofit corporations, (such as States,
counties, cities, townships, and incorporated towns and villages,
boroughs, authorities, districts, and Indian tribes on Federal and
State reservations) to provide assistance and/or training with respect
to essential community facilities
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programs. The Technical Assistance and/or training will assist
communities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit corporations to identify and
plan for community facility needs that exist in their area. Once those
needs have been identified, the Grantee can assist in identifying
public and private resources to finance those identified community
facility needs.
2. Statutory and Regulatory Authority. This NOFA is authorized
pursuant to Division N--Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2023 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, (Pub. L. 117-
328); section 306(a)(26) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(26)); and implemented under 7 CFR part 3570
subpart F.
3. Definitions. The definitions and abbreviations applicable to
this Notice are published at 7 CFR 3570.252 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.252">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.252</a>).
4. Application of Awards. The Agency will review, evaluate, and
score applications received in response to this notice based on the
provisions found in 7 CFR part 3570, subpart F, and as indicated in
this notice.
5. The requirements for submitting an application can be found at 7
CFR 3570.267 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.267">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.267</a>). All applicants can access
application materials at <a href="https://www.Grants.gov">https://www.Grants.gov</a>. Applications must be
received by the Agency by the due date listed in the DATES section of
this Notice. Applications received after that due date will not be
considered for funding. Paper copies of the applications must be
submitted to the RDSO in which the applicant is headquartered.
Electronic submissions must be submitted at <a href="https://www.Grants.gov">https://www.Grants.gov</a>. A
listing of the RDSO contacts may be found at <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/CF_State_Office_Contacts.pdf">https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/CF_State_Office_Contacts.pdf</a>. Applicants whose headquarters are
in the District of Columbia will submit their application to the
National Office in care of Shirley Stevenson, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW, STOP 0787, Washington, DC 20250. Both paper and electronic
applications must be received by the Agency by the deadlines stated in
the DATES section of this Notice. The use of a courier and package
tracking for paper applications is strongly encouraged. An applicant
can only submit one application for funding. Application information
for electronic submissions may be found at <a href="https://www.Grants.gov">https://www.Grants.gov</a>.
Applications will not be accepted via FAX or email.
6. The Agency advises all interested parties that the applicant
bears the burden in preparing and submitting an application in response
to this notice whether or not the applicant receives any funding as a
result of its application.
7. If the proposal involves large increases in employment;
hazardous waste; a change in use, size, capacity, purpose, or location
from an original facility; or is publicly controversial, the following
is required: environmental documentation in accordance with 7 CFR part
1970; financial and statistical information; and written project
description.
B. Federal Award Information
Type of Awards: Grants.
Fiscal Year Funds: FY 2023.
Available Funds: The FY 2023 funding amount is $1,265,000. Up to
ten percent of the available funds may be awarded to the highest
scoring Ultimate Recipient(s) as long as they score a minimum score of
at least 70. The Agency reserves the right to reduce funding amounts
based on the Agency's determination of available funding or other
Agency funding priorities.
Award Amounts: Grant funds are limited and are awarded through a
competitive process.
Minimum/Maximum Award Amount: Grant awards made to Ultimate
Recipients will not exceed $50,000. The Agency has capped the grant
awards for Technical Assistance Providers assisting Ultimate Recipients
to not exceed $150,000. This applies even if the Technical Assistance
Provider covers entities in one county, multiple counties, or multiple
states.
Anticipated Award Date: Awards will be made on or before September
15, 2023.
Performance Period: The grant period is to be for no more than
three years.
Renewal or Supplemental Awards: Applicants may apply for funding in
future funding cycles. No unfunded applications will carry over to the
next funding cycle. The Agency awards points for applicants that have
not received a previous grant. Applicants must re-apply for an
additional grant.
Type of Assistance Instrument: Grant agreement.
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants. Both the applicant and the use of funds
must meet eligibility requirements. The applicant eligibility
requirements can be found at 7 CFR 3570.262 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.262">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.262</a>). Eligible project purposes can be found at 7 CFR 3570.263.
Ineligible project purposes can be found at 7 CFR 3570.264.
Non-tribal applicants proposing to provide Technical Assistance to
Tribes should provide adequate documentation (for example, a letter of
support from the Tribe or Tribes) that the Technical Assistance they
are proposing to provide is supported by the Tribes they plan to serve.
Any corporation that has been convicted of a felony criminal
violation under any Federal law within the past 24 months, or that has
any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all
judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have
lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an
agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax
liability, is not eligible for financial assistance provided with full-
year appropriated funds, unless a Federal agency has considered
suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination
that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of
the Government.
Debarment and suspension information is required in accordance with
2 CFR parts 417 (Non procurement Debarment and Suspension) and 180 (OMB
Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement). The section heading ``What information must I provide
before entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency?''
located at 2 CFR 180.335 is part of OMB's Guidance for Grants and
Agreements concerning Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension.
Applicants are not eligible if they have been debarred or suspended or
otherwise excluded from, or ineligible for, participation in Federal
assistance programs under 2 CFR parts 180 and 417.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching. Matching funds are not required.
Matching funds must be in the form of cash. Up to 10 points may be
awarded for applications that contain matching funds.
3. Other. All submitted applications must meet the eligibility
requirements in this notice and at 7 CFR part 3570 subpart F (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/part-3570/subpart-F">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/part-3570/subpart-F</a>), and application
requirements noted in 7 CFR 3570.267 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.267">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.267</a>).
Applications will not be considered for funding if they do not
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eligibility or are missing required elements.
D. Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Application Package. For further information
on the Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant
Program, entities wishing to apply for assistance should contact the
USDA RDSO provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice to obtain
copies of the application package. Application information is also
available at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/">https://www.grants.gov/</a>. If you require alternative means
of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600
(voice and TDD) or the Federal Relay Service as (800) 877-8339. Prior
to official submission of applications, applicants may request
application guidance from the Agency, as long as such requests are made
prior to June 12, 2023. Technical assistance is not meant to be an
analysis or assessment of the quality of the materials submitted, a
substitute for agency review of completed applications, nor a
determination of eligibility, if such determination requires in-depth
analysis.
The Agency will not solicit or consider scoring nor eligibility
information that is submitted after the application deadline. The
Agency reserves the right to contact applicants to seek clarification
information on materials contained in the submitted application.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission. An application must
contain all of the required elements outlined in 7 CFR 3570.267. Each
application must address the applicable scoring criteria presented in 7
CFR 3570.273 for the type of funding being requested.
3. System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifier. At the
time of application, each applicant must have an active registration in
the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting its application
in accordance with 2 CFR 25. In order to register in SAM, entities will
be required to create a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Instructions
for obtaining the UEI are available at <a href="https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration">https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration</a>.
a. Applicant must maintain an active SAM registration, with
current, accurate and complete information, at all times during which
it has an active Federal award or an application under consideration by
a Federal awarding agency.
b. Applicant must ensure they complete the Financial Assistance
General Certifications and Representations in SAM.
c. Applicants must provide a valid UEI in its application, unless
determined exempt under 2 CFR 25.110.
d. The Agency will not make an award until the applicant has
complied with all SAM requirements including providing the UEI. If an
applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the
Agency is ready to make an award, the Agency may determine that the
applicant is not qualified to receive a federal award and use that
determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another
applicant.
4. Submission Dates and Times. Application Funding Submission
Deadlines:
a. Paper submissions: The deadline for receipt of a paper
application is 4 p.m. local time, June 20, 2023.
b. Electronic submissions: Electronic applications will be accepted
via <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>. The deadline for receipt of an electronic application
via <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time on June 15,
2023.
Explanation of Dates: The application dates and times are firm.
Applications must be in the USDA RDSO by the dates and times as
indicated above. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or
Federal holiday, the application is due the next business day. The
Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline.
Note: Applicants intending to mail applications must provide
sufficient time to permit delivery on or before the closing deadline
date and time. Acceptance by the United States Postal Service or
private mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX),
electronic mail, and postage due applications will not be accepted.
Prior to official submission of applications, applicants may request
technical assistance or other application guidance from the Agency,
as long as such requests are made prior to June 12, 2023.
5. Intergovernmental Review. This program is subject to Executive
Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with state
and local officials. RD conducts intergovernmental consultation as
implemented with 2 CFR 415 subpart C. Not all States have chosen to
participate in the intergovernmental review process. A list of
participating States is available at the following website: <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/office-federal-financial-management/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/office-federal-financial-management/</a>.
6. Funding Restrictions. None.
7. Other Submission Requirements. None.
E. Application Review Information
1. Criteria. All eligible and complete applications will be
evaluated and scored based on the selection criteria and weights
contained in 7 CFR 3570.273 (see, <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.273">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.273</a>). Failure
to address any one of the criteria by the application deadline will
result in the application being determined ineligible, and the
application will not be considered for funding.
All applications that are complete and eligible will be scored and
ranked competitively.
The categories for scoring criteria used are the following:
The Agency will score each application using the following scoring
factors unless otherwise provided in an annual Notice in the Federal
Register:
(a) Experience: Applicant Experience at developing and implementing
successful technical assistance and/or training programs:
(1) More than 10 years--40 points.
(2) More than 5 years to 10 years--25 points.
(3) 3 to 5 years--10 points.
(b) No prior grants received:
(1) Applicant has never received a TAT Grant--5 points.
(c) Population: The average population of proposed area(s) to be
served:
(1) 2,500 or less--15 points.
(2) 2,501 to 5,000--10 points.
(3) 5,001 to 10,000--5 points.
(d) MHI: The average median household income (MHI) of proposed area
to be served is below the higher of the poverty line or:
(1) 60 percent of the State's MHI--15 points.
(2) 70 percent of the State MHI--10 points.
(3) 90 percent of the State's MHI--5 points.
(e) Multi-jurisdictional: The proposed technical assistance or
training project a part of a Multi-jurisdictional project comprised of:
(1) More than 10 jurisdictions--15 points.
(2) More than 5 to 10 jurisdictions--10 points.
(3) 3 to 5 jurisdictions--5 points.
(f) Soundness of approach: Up to 10 points.
(1) Needs assessment: The problem/issue being addressed is clearly
defined, supported by data, and addresses the needs;
(2) Goals & objectives are clearly defined, tied to the need as
defined in the work plan, and are measurable;
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(3) Work plan clearly articulates a well thought out approach to
accomplishing objectives & clearly identifies who will be served by the
project;
(4) The proposed activities are needed in order for a complete
Community Facilities loan and/or grant application.
(g) Matching funds:
(1) There is evidence of the commitment of other cash funds of 20%
of the total project costs 10 points.
(2) There is evidence of the commitment of other cash funds of 10%
of the total project costs 5 points.
(h) State Director discretionary points. The State Director may
award up to 10 discretionary points for the highest priority project in
each state, up to 7 points for the second highest priority project in
each state and up to 5 points for the third highest priority project
that address unforeseen exigencies or emergencies, such as the loss of
a community facility due to an accident or natural disaster, or other
areas of need in their particular state. The State Director will place
written documentation in the project file each time the State Director
assigns these points--Up to 10 points.
(i) Administrator discretionary points. The Administrator may award
up to 20 discretionary points for projects to address geographic
distribution of funds, emergency conditions caused by economic
problems, natural disasters and other initiatives identified by the
Secretary--Up to 20 points.
2. Review and Selection Process. The State Offices will review
applications to determine if applications are eligible for assistance
based on requirements contained in 7 CFR 3570, subpart F. If determined
eligible, your application will be submitted to the National Office.
Funding of projects is subject to the intermediary's satisfactory
submission of the additional items required by that subpart and the
USDA RD Letter of Conditions. Discretionary priority points, under 7
CFR 3570.273 (see, 7 CFR 3570.273(h) and 7 CFR 3570.273(i)), may be
awarded with documented justification for the following categories:
<bullet> Assisting rural communities to recover economically
through more and better market opportunities and through improved
infrastructure.
<bullet> Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to RD
programs and benefits from RD funded projects.
<bullet> Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to
the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural
communities.
F. Federal Award Administration Information
1. Federal Award Notices. Successful applicants will receive
notification for funding from the RDSO. Applicants must comply with all
applicable statutes and regulations before the grant award can be
approved. If an application is withdrawn by the applicant, it can be
resubmitted and will be evaluated as a new application, provided the
application is resubmitted before the submission deadline as stated in
section D4.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements. Additional
requirements that apply to Grantees selected for this Program can be
found in 7 CFR part 3570, subpart F (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/part-3570/subpart-F">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/part-3570/subpart-F</a>). Awards are subject to USDA grant
regulations at 2 CFR part 400 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-400">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-400</a>) which incorporated the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 2 CFR part 200 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200</a>) which incorporate the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 2 CFR part 200 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200</a>).
If the applicant wishes to consider beginning their project
performance prior to the grant being officially closed, all pre-
evaluation award costs must be approved in writing and in advance by
the Agency.
In addition, all recipients of Federal financial assistance are
required to report information about first-tier sub-awards and
executive compensation (see, 2 CFR part 170 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-170">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-170</a>). The applicant will be required to have the
necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the Federal
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-282)
and reporting requirements (see, 2 CFR 170.200(b) (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-170.200#p-170.200">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-170.200#p-170.200</a>(b)), unless the
recipient is exempt under 2 CFR 170.110(b) (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-170.110#p-170.110">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-170.110#p-170.110</a>(b)).
The following additional requirements apply to Grantees selected
for these Programs:
(a) Form RD 1940-1, ``Request for Obligation of Funds.''
(b) Form RD 1942-46, ``Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions.''
(c) Form SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' if
applicable.
(d) Form SF 270, ``Request for Advance or Reimbursement.''
(e) Form RD 400-4, ``Assurance Agreement'' must be completed by the
applicant and each prospective ultimate recipient.
(f) Grantees must collect and maintain data provided by ultimate
recipients on race, sex, and national origin and ensure ultimate
recipients collect and maintain this data. Race and ethnicity data will
be collected in accordance with OMB Federal Register notice,
``Revisions to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on
Race and Ethnicity'' (62 FR 58782), October 30, 1997. Sex data will be
collected in accordance with title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972. These items should not be submitted with the application but
should be available upon request by the Agency.
(e) The applicant and the ultimate recipient must comply with title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
Executive Order 12250, Executive Order 13166 Limited English
Proficiency (LEP), and 7 CFR part 1901, subpart E.
(3) Reporting. The Grantee must provide reports as required by 7
CFR part 3570, subpart F. A financial status report, SF 425 ``Federal
Financial Report,'' and a project performance report will be required
as provided in the grant agreement. The financial status report must
show how grant funds and matching funds have been used to date. A final
report may serve as the last report. Grantees shall constantly monitor
performance to ensure that time schedules are being met and projected
goals by time periods are being accomplished. Applicant may find the
reporting requirements for this grant as set forth at 7 CFR 3570.276
(<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.276">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-XXXV/part-3570/subpart-F/section-3570.276</a>) in addition to any reports required by
2 CFR part 200 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200</a>) and 2
CFR 400.1 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-400.1">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-400.1</a>) to 400.2
(<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-400.2">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-400.2</a>), and 2 CFR parts
415 to 422 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-415">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-415</a>).
G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s)
For general questions about this announcement, please contact your
USDA RDSO as provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or the
program website at: <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program">https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program</a>.
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H. Other Information
(1) Civil Rights Requirements. All grants made under this Notice
are subject to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as required by
the USDA (7 CFR part 15, subpart A) and section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
title IX, Executive Order 13166 (Limited English Proficiency),
Executive Order 11246, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974.
(2) Paperwork Reduction Act. In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the information collection requirement contained
in this notice has been approved by OMB under OMB Control Number 0575-
0198.
(3) National Environmental Policy Act. All recipients under this
notice are subject to the requirements of 7 CFR 1970, available at:
<a href="https://rd.usda.gov/resources/environmental-studies/environmental-guidance">https://rd.usda.gov/resources/environmental-studies/environmental-guidance</a>.
(4) Nondiscrimination Statement. In accordance with Federal civil
rights laws and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA,
its Mission Areas, agencies, staff offices, employees, and institutions
participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from
discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived
from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity
conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Program information may be made available in languages other than
English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the
responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service
at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should
complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,
which can be obtained online at <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf?time=1671165786489">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf?time=1671165786489</a> =1671165786489, from any USDA office, by calling
(866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter
must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a
written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient
detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights about the
nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410; or
(2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8b8baa7afbaa9a5e6a1a6bca9a3ad88bdbbaca9e6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c6c6e737b6e7d71327572687d77795c696f787d327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Joaquin Altoro,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service, USDA Rural Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-08447 Filed 4-20-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P
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