Restrictions
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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Grant funds may not be used to:
(a) Pay any annual recurring costs that are considered to be operational expenses of a facility.
(b) Pay basic/rental fee or depreciation for the use of the recipient community's equipment.
(c) Purchase existing systems.
(d) Pay for items not associated with Rural Utilities Service's approved scope of work. This includes projects developed from other funding sources.
(e) Except as provided in this part, finance any public or commercial facility.
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