program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Applications should be submitted as outlined in the RFA. Applications must follow the instructions provided per Grants.Gov and in the Agency guide to submitting applications via Grants.gov. Award Procedure: Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 1613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the RFA. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the RFA. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Dates for specific deadlines are announced in the RFA. Information is also available via our website and may be obtained via the Grants.gov website. Respective links are provided below: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/ http://www.grants.gov Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 180 days. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Specific details are provided in the Request for Applications (RFA). Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. NIFA does not require matching support for this program and matching resources will not be factored into the review process as evaluation criteria. No formula grants are awarded under this authority. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The period of awards under this grant program may not exceed five (5) years. Grantees are to submit initial project information, and annual reports to NIFA's project, and annually thereafter during the life of the grant. Generally, the Annual Performance Reports should include a summary of the overall progress toward project objectives, current problems or unusual developments, the next year's activities, and any other information that is pertinent to the ongoing project or which may be specified in the terms and conditions of the award. Grantees are to submit initial project information, and annual reports to NIFA' s electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. An annual Federal Financial Report (SF-425) must be submitted within 90 days after the completion of the first year of the project, and annually thereafter during the life of the grant to the Awards Management Branch, Office of Grants and Financial Management. A final Federal Financial Report (SF-425) is due within 90 days of the expiration date of the grant and should be submitted to the Awards Management Branch, Office of Grants and Financial Management at the address listed below, in accordance with instructions contained in 2 CFR 3430.55 (also refer to Section 3015.82 of the Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations). Awards Management Division (AMD) Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Telephone: (202) 401-4986 The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. Grantees are required to submit initial project information, quarterly, and annual summary reports to NIFAs electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Audits will be conducted in accordance with guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, and implemented in 7 CFR 3052. This program is also subject to audit by the cognizant Federal audit agency and the USDA Office of Inspector General. Records: In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non-profit Organizations [2 CFR 215, Subpart C, Section 215.53, (OMB Circular A-110)] grantees shall maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Grant-related records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and must be retained at least three (3) years. Records must be retained beyond the three-year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. Account Identification: 12-0115-0-1-352. Obligations: (Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 11 $0; FY 12 est $4,308,000; and FY 13 est $0 - This program represents no year funds. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive project grant or cooperative agreement are established, these will be announced in the program announcement or Request for Application (RFA). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2011: Represents newly authorized program; not funded until Fiscal Year 2012. Fiscal Year 2012: The deadline for the Request for Applications (RFA) was July 6, 2012. Funds have not yet been awarded. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. Fiscal Year 2013: Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 2 CFR Part 215Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: USDA, NIFA, National Program Leader, Institute of Youth, Family, and Community, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, STOP 2250, Washington, District of Columbia 20250-2250 Phone: (202) 720-1973 Website Address: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/ RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Within guidelines established for the program as described in the Request for Application (RFA). 10.327 COMMON BEAN PRODUCTIVITY RESEARCH FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM Bean Productivity Research FEDERAL AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture Economy Act (31 U.S.C.1535), 31 U.S.C 1535; Consolidated Appropriations To develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean production among small holder producers in food insecure countries. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: In collaboration with and using funding provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, NIFA is seeking research proposals to develop approaches and/or methods to address challenges to common bean production among smallholder producers. Applications are being solicited for the BPR under the following areas: (1) Reducing Production Constraints from Soil Borne Pathogens: Soil borne pathogen pressure on common bean is a significant constraint to production. Such pathogens and associated root rots already reduce production in areas with high rainfall. As rainfall increases, as is expected around the equatorial zone in Africa, in particular East Africa, pathogen-related production constraints may become even more limiting. (2) Improving Transformation Technologies in Common Bean: Although success in transforming common bean has been limited to date, it is a promising strategy to address key production constraints. Developing and/or improving the methodologies and approaches necessary to efficiently transform this recalcitrant species is necessary to removing roadblocks to transformation. Grant funds may not be used for the renovation or refurbishment of research, education, or extension space; or the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of buildings or facilities. The applicant should use the current negotiated indirect cost rate established (i.e., approved) by its cognizant Federal agency. If the applicant does not have a current negotiated rate, the applicant should request a rate from the Federal agency from which the applicant receives the most funding. Fully discretionary. Applicant Eligibility: Eligible U.S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries. No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 1613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the RFA. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the RFA. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: > 180 Days. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The term under this grant program may not exceed five years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit. Reports: Grantees are to submit initial project information, quarterly, and annual reports to NIFA's electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. No cash reports are required. Grantees are to submit initial project information, quarterly, and annual reports to NIFA's electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. Grantees are to submit initial project information and annual reports to NIFA's electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. An annual Federal Financial Report (SF-425) must be submitted within 90 days after the completion of the first year of the project, and annually thereafter during the life of the grant to the Awards Management Division, Office of Grants and Financial Management. A final Federal Financial Report (SF-425) is due within 90 days of the expiration date of the grant and should be submitted to the Awards Management Division, Office of Grants and Financial Management at the address listed below, in accordance with instructions contained in 2 CFR 3430.55 (also refer to Section 3015.82 of the Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations). Awards Management Division (AMD) Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) U.S. Department of Agriculture STOP 2271 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-2271 Telephone: (202) 401-4986 The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. Grantees are required to submit initial project information, quarterly, and annual summary reports to NIFAs electronic, Web-based inventory system that facilitates both grantee submissions of project outcomes and public access to information on Federally-funded projects. The details of these reporting requirements are included in the award terms and conditions. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Audits will be conducted in accordance with guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, and implemented in 7 CFR 3052. This program is also subject to audit by the cognizant Federal audit agency and the USDA Office of Inspector General. Records: No Data Available. Account Identification: 12-0115-0-1-352. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 11 $0; FY 12 est $5,000,000; and FY 13 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive project grant are established, these will be announced in the program announcement or Request for Application (RFA). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2011: Represents a newly auithorized program; not funded until Fiscal Year 2012. Fiscal Year 2012: The deadline for the Request for Applications (RFA) was June 27, 2012. Funds have not yet been awarded. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. Fiscal Year 2013: Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 2 CFR Part 215Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non-Profit Organizations, State/Local/Indian Tribes; 2 CFR Part 220 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; 2 CFR Part 230 - Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, 2 CFR Part 225 Cost Principles for State/Local/Indian Tribes, 7 CFR Part 3430, Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal Assistance Programs General Award Administrative Provisions and Program-Specific Administrative Provisions; 7 CFR Part 3015, USDA Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; 7 CFR Part 3017, Government wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement); 7 CFR Part 3018, New Restrictions on Lobbying; 7 CFR Part 3019, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-profit Organizations; and 7 CFR Part 3021 USDA implementation of Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace (Financial Assistance). Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: USDA, NIFA, National Program Leader, Institute of Food Production and Sustainablity, Division of Animal Systems, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 2240, Washington, District of Columbia 20250-2240 Phone: (202) 401-6134 Fax: (202) 401-1602 Website Address: http://www.nifa.usda.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Within guidelines established for the program as described in the Request for Application (RFA). 10.350 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COOPERATIVES FEDERAL AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture AUTHORIZATION: none. OBJECTIVES: To develop and administer research, technical assistance, statistical, and educational programs on finances, organization, management, legal, social, and economic aspects of rural cooperatives, focusing on farmer cooperatives. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: ADVISORY SERVICES AND COUNSELING; DISSEMINATION OF USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Services are limited to rural residents, including groups interested in forming cooperatives and established rural cooperatives. Publications are available to anyone. Applicant Eligibility: Farmer and rural cooperatives and groups of rural residents interested in forming cooperatives, Native Americans, and rural residents in all U.S. Territories. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiary Eligibility: Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer; Rural residents. Credentials/Documentation: Requests for technical assistance by an established cooperative should come from the cooperative board of directors. Requests for assistance in forming a cooperative should be made in writing from a steering committee on behalf of the interested rural group. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. A formal letter requesting assistance and including a description of the problem or nature of request is required. Send letters to either the National Office--Letter to the Deputy Administrator for Cooperative Services, Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) or State Rural Development Office--Letter to the State Director, Rural Development. Requests made to the State Office may be forwarded to the National Office. Appropriate addresses may be found at the Web site shown later in this program description. Award Procedure: RBS considers all requests. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Requests are usually acted upon within 10 days following receipt at the National or State Offices. Appeals: Requests denied by the State Office may be appealed to the National Office. Renewals: If clients need additional assistance following formal closure of Federal assistance, a new request must be submitted. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies depending on the nature of the request or complexity of problem. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: There are no funds provided through this program. National Office staff may provide technical assistance to existing cooperatives or groups seeking to form a co-op. A formal request from the producers must be submitted to CP requesting assistance and we evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis. Reports: Not Applicable. Audits: Not Applicable. Records: None. Account Identification: 12-1900-0-1-452. Obligations: (Advisory Services on Compliance) FY 11 $0; FY 12 est $0; and FY 13 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No Data Available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Not Applicable. Regional or Local Office: None. Rural Development, State Office. Telephone numbers should be listed under Government in local telephone books. Visit Web site listed below. Headquarters Office: John Wells 1400 Independance Ave, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/csdir.htm. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.352 Value-Added Producer Grants; 10.771 Rural Cooperative Development Grants EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Requests for assistance must come from or on behalf of residents in rural areas of the United States or its territories. 10.352 VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS (VAPG) FEDERAL AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture AUTHORIZATION: Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-224) as amended by section 6202 of the Food. Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246) (see 7 U.S.C. 1621 note)., Title VII. OBJECTIVES: To assist eligible independent agricultural commodity producers, agriculture producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based businesses enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based value-added agricultural products, including development of feasibility, business or marketing plans. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities and increasing producer income are the end goals. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The VAPG program offers two types of grants to support activities directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added agricultural products. Planning grants provide funding for activities necessary to determine the economic viability of a potential value-added venture, including development of feasibility studies and business plans. Working capital grants provide funds for the day-to-day operating expenses of the venture associated with processing and/or marketing a value-added product. An application may be for either Planning or Working Capital activities, but not both. Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants are independent producers, agriculture producer groups, farmer- and rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures. Beneficiary Eligibility: Agricultural producers. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must demonstrate they are legally able to carry out the grant purposes, and evidence good standing in their State of operations. Applicants for Working Capital funds must provide an independent feasibility study and business plan completed specifically for the proposed value-added project, except as otherwise noted in 7 CFR 4284.922(b)(6)(i and ii). Applicants have the option to demonstrate eligibility for Reserved Funds and/or Priority Points, as applicable. Applicants must provide a detailed budget supporting the work plan that identifies all sources and uses of funds during the project period that are without a conflict of interest. Applicants must provide authentic documentation from the source of matching funds to confirm the eligibility and availability of both cash and in-kind contributions. Applicants must certify that matching funds will be spent in advance of grant funds. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is required. Applicants must obtain and provide their Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, and they must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, or any successor database system designated by the Agency, prior to submitting an application. Applicants must maintain an active status with current information during the time they have an application under consideration by the Agency or an active Federal Award. Applicants must provide opportunity for consultation on the proposed project and request for Federal assistance with State and local governments, and provide any comments received through that process to the Federal Agency. All recipients of program funds are subject to environmental requirements in 7 CFR 1940, subpart G and any successor regulation. However, due to the specified nature of activities and limited use of funds in this program, both planning and working capital grant projects are generally excluded from the environmental review process by 7 CFR 1940.333, and .309(c) and .317(g)(2), respectively. An environmental impact statement is required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. USDA will solicit applications on a competitive basis by publication of a notice in the Federal Register and through the Grants.gov Federal Web site. Applications must be submitted to the State Office of Rural Development in the State where the project primarily takes place, or on-line through grants.gov. Applications must contain all the information specified in 7 CFR 4284.931, and include any additional or subsequent requirements specified in official Agency notifications for the program. Unless specified otherwise, applicants must provide one copy of the proposal and all required content specified in 7 CFR 4284.931, or as otherwise instructed in the annual announcement. An applicant must submit Forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, and RD 400-4; and other information as directed. Each proposal must contain the following elements and any additional elements published in the announcement: (1) Executive Summary; (2) Eligibility Discussion; (3) Evaluation Criteria; (4) Certification that matching funds will be spent in advance of grant funding; (5) Verification of the eligibility and availability of both cash and in-kind contributions as matching funds for the project; and (6) Business plan for working capital grants except as provided in 4284.922(b)(6) and 4284.932; and (7) Feasibility study completed by an independent third-party for working capital grants except as provided at 4284.922(b)(6) and 4284.932. Each proposal must demonstrate that the customer base for the agricultural commodity or value-added product is expanded, and a greater portion of the revenue derived from the marketing or processing of the value-added product is available to the applicant producer of the agricultural commodity. Award Procedure: The Agency conducts an initial screening of all proposals to determine eligibility and completeness to allow for an informed review. Applications will be evaluated by experts selected by the Agency. An applicant qualifying in one of the following categories, as defined at 4284.902, may qualify for priority points; (1) Beginning Farmer or Rancher; (2) Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher; (3) Operator of a Small or Medium Farm Structured as a Family Farm; and (4) a Farmer or Rancher Cooperative. After evaluation and scoring according to established criteria, the Administrator of Rural Business Cooperative Service reserves the right to award limited additional points to ensure geographic diversity of awards, unless specified otherwise in an official program notification. Applications will then be funded in rank order until all available funds have been allocated. Final processing of the awards and monitoring of projects are the responsibility of the appropriate Rural Development State Office. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 100 to 150 days after the application submission deadline. Appeals: Applicants may appeal any adverse decisions to USDA's National Appeals Division. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Typically provided on a reimbursement basis, grant funds may be disbursed Reports: Narrative Progress Reports and Financial Performance Reports must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office as specified in the grant agreement. A final report must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office within 90 days after the project has been completed. Copies of supporting documentation and/or project deliverables for completed tasks must be provided to the Agency. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office as specified in the grant agreement. A final report must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office within 90 days after the project has been completed. Progress reports must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office as specified in the grant agreement. A final report must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office within 90 days after the project has been completed. Progress reports must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office as specified in the grant agreement. A final report must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office within 90 days after the project has been completed. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR 3052, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards will have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 7 CFR 3052, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting office, and/or as noted in the Grant Agreement. Records: The Grantee will maintain adequate records and accounts to assure that grant and matching funds are used for authorized purposes. Records required by |