82 FR 26658 - Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)

Page Range		26658-26662
FR Document		2017-11939
This Notice is a reissuance of the notice published on November 18, 2016, at 81 FR 81726, announcing the acceptance of applications for Rural Transportation (RT) systems under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2017, subject to the availability of funding to provide Technical Assistance for RT systems and for RT systems to Federally Recognized Native American Tribes' (FRNAT) (collectively ``Programs'') and the terms provided in such funding. The Agency is reissuing the November 18, 2016, notice primarily to reopen the application period and to expand the types of entities eligible to apply for the grants. The remainder of the November 18, 2016, notice remains in effect and entities are encouraged to consult that notice if they wish to apply. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available to the Agency through appropriations. Awards under both grant Programs will be competitively awarded to eligible applicant(s). It is expected that one grant will be for the provision of Technical Assistance to RT Projects and that the other grant will be for the provision of Technical Assistance to RT Projects operated by FRNATs only. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications. All initially capitalized terms in this Notice, other than proper names, are defined in 7 CFR 4280.403.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) Inviting 
Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To 
Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; reissue.

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SUMMARY: This Notice is a reissuance of the notice published on 
November 18, 2016, at 81 FR 81726, announcing the acceptance of 
applications for Rural Transportation (RT) systems under the Rural 
Business Development Grant (RBDG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2017, 
subject to the availability of funding to provide Technical Assistance 
for RT systems and for RT systems to Federally Recognized Native 
American Tribes' (FRNAT) (collectively ``Programs'') and the terms 
provided in such funding.
    The Agency is reissuing the November 18, 2016, notice primarily to 
reopen the application period and to expand the types of entities 
eligible to apply for the grants. The remainder of the November 18, 
2016, notice remains in effect and entities are encouraged to consult 
that notice if they wish to apply.
    Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding 
and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be 
made available to the Agency through appropriations. Awards under both 
grant Programs will be competitively awarded to eligible applicant(s). 
It is expected that one grant will be for the provision of Technical 
Assistance to RT Projects and that the other grant will be for the 
provision of Technical Assistance to RT Projects operated by FRNATs 
only.
    All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in 
developing their applications.
    All initially capitalized terms in this Notice, other than proper 
names, are defined in 7 CFR 4280.403.

DATES: Completed applications must be received in the USDA Rural 
Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on 
September 6, 2017. Applications received at a USDA Rural Development 
State Office after this date will not be considered for FY 2017 
funding.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications in paper format to the USDA Rural 
Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. A 
list of the USDA Rural Development State Office contacts can be found 
at: http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Specialty Programs Division, Business 
Programs, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., MS 3226, Room 4204-South, 
Washington, DC 20250-3226, or call 202-720-1400. For further 
information on this Notice, please contact the USDA Rural Development 
State Office in the State in which the applicant's headquarters is 
located.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    As noted earlier, the Agency is reissuing the November 18, 2016, 
notice primarily to expand the types of entities eligible to apply for 
the grants and to reopen the application period to allow such entities 
sufficient time to submit their applications. As published, the 
November 18, 2016, notice limited eligible entities to ``qualified 
national Nonprofit organizations.'' It is the Agency's intent that 
otherwise qualified national organizations that are not nonprofits also 
be eligible. Therefore, in the reissuance of the Notice, the Agency is 
removing ``nonprofit'' as a condition for eligibility to apply and 
removing any additional references to ``nonprofit'' found in the 
November 18, 2016, notice.
    Because removing reference to ``nonprofits'' as a condition of 
eligibility increases the number of potential applicants, the Agency is 
reopening the application period for a period of 90 days from the date 
the reissued notice is published in the Federal Register to allow 
entities sufficient time to apply for the grants.
    The Agency is uncertain, however, whether extending the application 
period will provide sufficient time for the Agency to evaluate 
applications and to make awards. Therefore, the Agency is removing in 
the reissued notice reference to the award date of September 30, 2017, 
which was found in the November 18, 2016, notice.
    The Agency is also removing the reissued notice reference to the 
historic awards previously made under the programs in the first 
paragraph of the SUMMARY section of the November 18, 2106, notice 
because such reference is unnecessary especially in light of now 
opening applications to entities that are not nonprofit organizations.
    No other substantive changes have been made to the November 18, 
2016, notice via this reissuance.

Overview

    Solicitation Opportunity Title: Rural Business Development Grants.
    Announcement Type: Initial Solicitation Announcement.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.351.
    Dates: Completed applications must be received in the USDA Rural 
Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on 
September 6, 2017, to be eligible for FY 2017 grant funding. 
Applications received after this date will not be eligible for FY 2017 
grant funding.

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A. Program Description

    1. Purpose of the Program. The purpose of this program is to 
improve the economic conditions of Rural Areas.
    2. Statutory Authority. This program is authorized under section 
310B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 
1932(c)). Regulations are contained in 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E. The 
program is administered on behalf of Rural Business-Cooperative Service 
(RBS) at the State level by the USDA Rural Development State Offices. 
Assistance provided to Rural Areas under the program has historically 
included the provision of on-site Technical Assistance to local and 
regional governments, public transit agencies, and related Nonprofit 
and for-profit organizations in Rural Areas; the development of 
training materials; and the provision of necessary training assistance 
to local officials and agencies in Rural Areas.
    Awards under the RBDG passenger transportation program will be made 
on a competitive basis using specific selection criteria contained in 7 
CFR part 4280, subpart E, and in accordance with section 310B(c) of the 
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)). 
Information required to be in the application package includes Standard 
Form (SF) 424, ``Application for Federal Assistance;'' environmental 
documentation in accordance with 7 CFR part 1970, ``Environmental 
Policies and Procedures;'' Scope of Work Narrative; Income Statement; 
Balance Sheet or Audit for previous 3 years; AD-1047, ``Debarment/
Suspension Certification;'' AD-1048, ``Certification Regarding 
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion;'' AD-
1049, ``Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;'' SF 
LLL, ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities;'' RD 400-1, ``Equal 
Opportunity Agreement;'' RD 400-4, ``Assurance Agreement;'' and a 
letter providing Board authorization to obtain assistance. For the 
FRNAT grant, which must benefit FRNATs, at least 75 percent of the 
benefits of the Project must be received by members of FRNATs. The 
Project that scores the greatest number of points based on the RBDG 
selection criteria and the discretionary points will be selected for 
each grant.
    For the funding for Technical assistance for RT systems, applicants 
must be qualified national organizations with experience in providing 
Technical Assistance and training to Rural communities nationwide for 
the purpose of improving passenger transportation service or 
facilities. To be considered ``national,'' RBS requires a qualified 
organization to provide evidence that it can operate RT assistance 
programming nation-wide. An entity can qualify if they can work in 
partnership with other entities to fulfill the national requirement as 
long as the applicant will have ultimate control of the grant 
administration. For the funding for RT systems to FRNATs, an entity can 
qualify if they can work in partnership with other entities to support 
all states that have nationally recognized tribes as long as the 
applicant will have ultimate control of the grant administration. There 
is not a requirement to use the grant funds in a multi-State area. 
Grants will be made to qualified national organizations for the 
provision of Technical Assistance and training to Rural communities for 
the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or 
facilities.
    3. Definition of Terms. The definitions applicable to this Notice 
are published at 7 CFR 4280.403.
    4. Application Awards. The Agency will review, evaluate, and score 
applications received in response to this Notice based on the 
provisions in 7 CFR 4280, subpart E and as indicated in this Notice. 
However, the Agency advises all interested parties that the applicant 
bears the burden in preparing and submitting an application in response 
to this Notice.

B. Federal Award Information

    Type of Award: Grants.
    Fiscal Year Funds: FY 2017.
    Available Funds: Anyone interested in submitting an application for 
funding under this program is encouraged to consult the Rural 
Development Web Newsroom Web site at http://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/notices-solicitation-applications-nosas for funding information.
    Approximate Number of Awards: To be determined based on the number 
of qualified applications received. Historically two awards have been 
made.
    Maximum Awards: Will be determined by the specific funding provided 
for the Programs in the FY 2017 Appropriations Act.
    Renewal or Supplemental Awards: None.

C. Eligibility Information

    1. Eligible Applicants.
    To be considered eligible, an entity must be a qualified national 
organization serving Rural Areas as evidenced in its organizational 
documents and demonstrated experience, per 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E. 
Grants will be competitively awarded to qualified national 
organizations.
    The Agency requires the following information to make an 
eligibility determination that an applicant is a national organization. 
These applications must include, but are not limited to, the following:
    (a) An original and one copy of SF 424, ``Application for Federal 
Assistance (For Non-construction);''
    (b) Copies of applicant's organizational documents showing the 
applicant's legal existence and authority to perform the activities 
under the grant;
    (c) A proposed scope of work, including a description of the 
proposed Project, details of the proposed activities to be accomplished 
and timeframes for completion of each task, the number of months 
duration of the Project, and the estimated time it will take from grant 
approval to beginning of Project implementation;
    (d) A written narrative that includes, at a minimum, the following 
items:
    (i) An explanation of why the Project is needed, the benefits of 
the proposed Project, and how the Project meets the grant eligible 
purposes;
    (ii) Area to be served, identifying each governmental unit, i.e., 
town, county, etc., to be affected by the Project;
    (iii) Description of how the Project will coordinate Economic 
Development activities with other Economic Development activities 
within the Project area;
    (iv) Businesses to be assisted, if appropriate, and Economic 
Development to be accomplished;
    (v) An explanation of how the proposed Project will result in newly 
created, increased, or supported jobs in the area and the number of 
projected new and supported jobs within the next 3 years;
    (vi) A description of the applicant's demonstrated capability and 
experience in providing the proposed Project assistance, including 
experience of key staff members and persons who will be providing the 
proposed Project activities and managing the Project;
    (vii) The method and rationale used to select the areas and 
businesses that will receive the service;
    (viii) A brief description of how the work will be performed, 
including whether organizational staff or consultants or contractors 
will be used; and
    (ix) Other information the Agency may request to assist it in 
making a grant award determination.
    (e) The latest 3 years of financial information to show the 
applicant's financial capacity to carry out the

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proposed work. If the applicant is less than 3 years old, at a minimum, 
the information should include all balance sheet(s), income 
statement(s) and cash flow statement(s). A current audited report is 
required if available;
    (f) Documentation regarding the availability and amount of other 
funds to be used in conjunction with the funds from RBDG;
    (g) A budget which includes salaries, fringe benefits, consultant 
costs, indirect costs, and other appropriate direct costs for the 
Project.
    2. Cost Sharing or Matching. Matching funds are not required.
    3. Other. Applications will only be accepted from qualified 
national organizations to provide Technical Assistance for RT. There 
are no ``responsiveness,'' or ``threshold'' eligibility criteria for 
these grants. There is no limit on the number of applications an 
applicant may submit under this announcement. In addition to the forms 
listed under program description, Form AD-3030 ``Representations 
Regulation Felony Conviction and Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate 
Applicants,'' must be completed in the affirmative.
    None of the funds made available may be used to enter into a 
contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, 
make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any 
corporation 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, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax 
liability, 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.
    None of the funds made available may be used to enter into a 
contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, 
make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any 
corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any 
Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency 
is aware of the conviction, 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.
    4. Completeness Eligibility.
    Applications will not be considered for funding if they do not 
provide sufficient information to determine eligibility or are missing 
required elements.

D. Application and Submission Information

    1. Address To Request Application Package.
    For further information, entities wishing to apply for assistance 
should contact the USDA Rural Development State Office provided in the 
ADDRESSES section of this Notice to obtain copies of the application 
package.
    Applications must be submitted in paper format. Applications 
submitted to a USDA Rural Development State Office must be received by 
the closing date and local time.
    2. Content and Form of Application Submission.
    An application must contain all of the required elements. Each 
application received in a USDA Rural Development State Office will be 
reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the eligible purposes 
contained in section 310B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)). Each selection priority criterion 
outlined in 7 CFR 4280.435 must be addressed in the application. 
Failure to address any of the criterion will result in a zero-point 
score for that criterion and will impact the overall evaluation of the 
application. Copies of 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E, will be provided to 
any interested applicant making a request to a USDA Rural Development 
State Office.
    All Projects to receive Technical Assistance through these 
passenger transportation grant funds are to be identified when the 
applications are submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office. 
Multiple Project applications must identify each individual Project, 
indicate the amount of funding requested for each individual Project, 
and address the criteria as stated above for each individual Project.
    For multiple-Project applications, the average of the individual 
Project scores will be the score for that application.
    The applicant documentation and forms needed for a complete 
application are located in the PROGRAM DESCRIPTION section of this 
notice, and 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E.
    (a) There are no specific formats, specific limitations on number 
of pages, font size and type face, margins, paper size, number of 
copies, and the sequence or assembly requirements.
    (b) The component pieces of this application should contain 
original signatures on the original application.
    (c) Since these grants are for Technical Assistance for 
transportation purposes, no additional information requirements other 
than those described in this Notice and 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E are 
required.
    3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management.
    All applicants must have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal 
Numbering System (DUNS) number which can be obtained at no cost via a 
toll-free request line at (866) 705-5711 or at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or 
Federal awarding agency that is excepted from the requirements under 2 
CFR 25.110(b)) or (c) or has an exception approved by the Federal 
awarding agency under 2 CFR 25.110(d) is required to: (i) Be registered 
in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting its 
application; (ii) provide a valid unique entity identifier in its 
application; and (iii) continue to maintain an active SAM registration 
with current information at all times during which it has an active 
Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a 
Federal awarding agency. The Federal awarding agency may not make a 
Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all 
applicable unique entity identifier and SAM requirements and, if an 
applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the 
Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal 
awarding 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.
    (a) Application Deadline Date: No later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) 
on September 6, 2017.
    Explanation of Deadlines: Applications must be in the USDA Rural 
Development State Office by the local deadline date and time as 
indicated above. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or 
Federal holiday, the application is due the next business day.
    (b) The deadline date means that the completed application package 
must be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the 
deadline date established above. All application documents identified 
in this Notice are required.
    (c) If complete applications are not received by the deadline 
established above, the application will neither be reviewed nor 
considered under any circumstances.

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    (d) The Agency will determine the application receipt date based on 
the actual date postmarked.
    (e) This Notice is for RT Technical Assistance grants only and 
therefore, intergovernmental reviews are not required.
    (f) These grants are for RT Technical Assistance grants only, no 
construction or equipment purchases are permitted. If the grantee has a 
previously approved indirect cost rate, it is permissible, otherwise, 
the applicant may elect to charge the 10 percent indirect cost 
permitted under 2 CFR 200.414(f) or request a determination of its 
Indirect Cost Rate. Due to the time required to evaluate Indirect Cost 
Rates, it is likely that all funds will be awarded by the time the 
Indirect Cost Rate is determined. No foreign travel is permitted. Pre-
Federal award costs will only be permitted with prior written approval 
by the Agency.
    (g) Applicants must submit applications in hard copy format as 
previously indicated in the APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 
section of this notice. If the applicant wishes to hand deliver its 
application, the addresses for these deliveries can be located in the 
ADDRESSES section of this Notice.
    (h) 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).

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 4280.435 
and will select grantees subject to the grantees' satisfactory 
submission of the additional items required by 7 CFR part 4280, subpart 
E and the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions. Failure to 
address any one of the criteria in 7 CFR 4280.435 by the application 
deadline will result in the application being determined ineligible, 
and the application will not be considered for funding. The amount of 
an RT grant may be adjusted, at the Agency's discretion, to enable the 
Agency to award RT grants to the applications with the highest priority 
scores in each category.
    2. Review and Selection Process.
    The State Offices will review applications to determine if they are 
eligible for assistance based on requirements contained in 7 CFR 
4280.416 and 4280.417. If determined eligible, your application will be 
submitted to the National Office. Funding of Projects is subject to the 
applicant's satisfactory submission of the additional items required by 
that subpart and the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions. The 
Agency reserves the right to award additional discretionary points 
under 7 CFR 4280.435(k).
    In awarding discretionary points, the Agency scoring criteria 
regularly assigns points to applications that direct loans or grants to 
Projects based in or serving census tracts with poverty rates greater 
than or equal to 20 percent. This emphasis will support Rural 
Development's mission of improving the quality of life for Rural 
Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need 
them.

F. Federal Award Administration Information

    1. Federal Award Notices.
    Successful applicants will receive notification for funding from 
their USDA Rural Development State Office. Applicants must comply with 
all applicable statutes and regulations before the grant award will be 
approved. Unsuccessful applications will receive notification by mail.
    2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements.
    Additional requirements that apply to grantees selected for this 
program can be found in 7 CFR 4280.408, 4280.410, and 4280.439. Awards 
are subject to USDA Departmental Grant Regulations at 2 CFR Chapter IV 
which incorporates the new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
regulations at 2 CFR part 200.
    All successful applicants will be notified by letter, which will 
include a Letter of Conditions, and a Letter of Intent to Meet 
Conditions. This letter is not an authorization to begin performance. 
If the applicant wishes to consider beginning performance prior to the 
grant being officially closed, all pre-award costs must be approved in 
writing and in advance by the Agency. The grant will be considered 
officially awarded when all conditions in the Letter of Conditions have 
been met and the Agency obligates the funding for the Project.
    Additional requirements that apply to grantees selected for this 
program can be found in 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E; the Grants and 
Agreements regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture codified 
in 2 CFR Chapter IV, and successor regulations.
    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). You 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) reporting requirements (see 2 CFR 170.200(b), unless you are 
exempt under 2 CFR 170.110(b)). More information on these requirements 
can be found at http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants.
    The following additional requirements apply to grantees selected 
for this program:
    (a) Form RD 4280-2 ``Rural Business-Cooperative Service Financial 
Assistance Agreement.''
    (b) Letter of Conditions.
    (c) Form RD 1940-1, ``Request for Obligation of Funds.''
    (d) Form RD 1942-46, ``Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions.''
    (e) Form AD-1047, ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, 
and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Covered Transactions.''
    (f) Form AD-1048, ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, 
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered 
Transactions.''
    (g) Form AD-1049, ``Certification Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace 
Requirement (Grants).''
    (h) Form AD-3030, ``Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax 
Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants.'' Must be signed by 
corporate applicants who receive an award under this Notice.
    (i) Form RD 400-4, ``Assurance Agreement.'' Each prospective 
recipient must sign Form RD 400-4, Assurance Agreement, which assures 
USDA that the recipient is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, 7 CFR part 15 and other Agency regulations. That no 
person will be discriminated against based on race, color or national 
origin, in regard to any program or activity for which the re-lender 
receives Federal financial assistance. That nondiscrimination 
statements are in advertisements and brochures.
    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.
    The applicant and the ultimate recipient must comply with Title VI 
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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.
    (j) SF LLL, ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' if applicable.
    (k) Form SF 270, ``Request for Advance or Reimbursement.''
    3. Reporting.
    (a) A Financial Status Report and a Project performance activity 
report will be required of all grantees on a quarterly basis until 
initial funds are expended and yearly thereafter, if applicable, based 
on the Federal fiscal year. The grantee will complete the Project 
within the total time available to it in accordance with the Scope of 
Work and any necessary modifications thereof prepared by the grantee 
and approved by the Agency. A final Project performance report will be 
required with the final Financial Status Report. The final report may 
serve as the last quarterly report. The final report must provide 
complete information regarding the jobs created and supported as a 
result of the grant if applicable. Grantees must continuously monitor 
performance to ensure that time schedules are being met, projected work 
by time periods is being accomplished, and other performance objectives 
are being achieved. Grantees must submit an original of each report to 
the Agency no later than 30 days after the end of the quarter. The 
Project performance reports must include, but not be limited to, the 
following:
    (1) A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives 
established for that period;
    (2) Problems, delays, or adverse conditions, if any, which have 
affected or will affect attainment of overall Project objectives, 
prevent meeting time schedules or objectives, or preclude the 
attainment of particular Project work elements during established time 
periods. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the 
action taken or planned to resolve the situation;
    (3) Objectives and timetable established for the next reporting 
period;
    (4) Any special reporting requirements, such as jobs supported and 
created, businesses assisted, or Economic Development which results in 
improvements in median household incomes, and any other specific 
requirements, should be placed in the reporting section in the Letter 
of Conditions; and
    (5) Within 90 days after the conclusion of the Project, the grantee 
will provide a final Project evaluation report. The last quarterly 
payment will be withheld until the final report is received and 
approved by the Agency. Even though the grantee may request 
reimbursement on a monthly basis, the last 3 months of reimbursements 
will be withheld until a final Project, Project performance, and 
financial status report are received and approved by the Agency.

G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s)

    For general questions about this announcement, please contact your 
USDA Rural Development State Office provided in the ADDRESSES section 
of this Notice.

H. 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.

I. Other Information

Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
information collection requirement contained in this Notice is approved 
by OMB under OMB Control Number 0570-0070.

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act

    All applicants, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, must have a DUNS 
number, which can be obtained at no cost via a toll-free request line 
at (866) 705-5711 or online at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. 
Similarly, all applicants must be registered in SAM prior to submitting 
an application. Applicants may register for the SAM at http://www.sam.gov. All recipients of Federal financial assistance are 
required to report information about first-tier sub-awards and 
executive total compensation in accordance with 2 CFR part 170.

I. Nondiscrimination Statement

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its 
Agencies, offices, and 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.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible 
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA 
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD 3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or 
write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the 
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint 
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;
    (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
    (3) Email: [email protected]
    USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: May 30, 2017.
Chad Parker,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
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A. Program Description transportation service or facilities. To be subpart E. Grants will be competitively
1. Purpose of the Program. The considered ‘‘national,’’ RBS requires a awarded to qualified national
purpose of this program is to improve qualified organization to provide organizations.
the economic conditions of Rural Areas. evidence that it can operate RT The Agency requires the following
2. Statutory Authority. This program assistance programming nation-wide. information to make an eligibility
is authorized under section 310B(c) of An entity can qualify if they can work determination that an applicant is a
the Consolidated Farm and Rural in partnership with other entities to national organization. These
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)). fulfill the national requirement as long applications must include, but are not
Regulations are contained in 7 CFR part as the applicant will have ultimate limited to, the following:
4280, subpart E. The program is control of the grant administration. For (a) An original and one copy of SF
administered on behalf of Rural the funding for RT systems to FRNATs, 424, ‘‘Application for Federal
Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) at an entity can qualify if they can work in Assistance (For Non-construction);’’
partnership with other entities to (b) Copies of applicant’s
the State level by the USDA Rural
support all states that have nationally organizational documents showing the
Development State Offices. Assistance
recognized tribes as long as the applicant’s legal existence and authority
provided to Rural Areas under the
applicant will have ultimate control of to perform the activities under the grant;
program has historically included the (c) A proposed scope of work,
provision of on-site Technical the grant administration. There is not a
requirement to use the grant funds in a including a description of the proposed
Assistance to local and regional Project, details of the proposed activities
governments, public transit agencies, multi-State area. Grants will be made to
qualified national organizations for the to be accomplished and timeframes for
and related Nonprofit and for-profit completion of each task, the number of
organizations in Rural Areas; the provision of Technical Assistance and
training to Rural communities for the months duration of the Project, and the
development of training materials; and estimated time it will take from grant
the provision of necessary training purpose of improving passenger
transportation services or facilities. approval to beginning of Project
assistance to local officials and agencies implementation;
in Rural Areas. 3. Definition of Terms. The definitions
applicable to this Notice are published (d) A written narrative that includes,
Awards under the RBDG passenger at a minimum, the following items:
transportation program will be made on at 7 CFR 4280.403.
4. Application Awards. The Agency (i) An explanation of why the Project
a competitive basis using specific is needed, the benefits of the proposed
selection criteria contained in 7 CFR will review, evaluate, and score
applications received in response to this Project, and how the Project meets the
part 4280, subpart E, and in accordance grant eligible purposes;
with section 310B(c) of the Consolidated Notice based on the provisions in 7 CFR
4280, subpart E and as indicated in this (ii) Area to be served, identifying each
Farm and Rural Development Act (7 governmental unit, i.e., town, county,
U.S.C. 1932(c)). Information required to Notice. However, the Agency advises all
interested parties that the applicant etc., to be affected by the Project;
be in the application package includes (iii) Description of how the Project
Standard Form (SF) 424, ‘‘Application bears the burden in preparing and
submitting an application in response to will coordinate Economic Development
for Federal Assistance;’’ environmental activities with other Economic
documentation in accordance with 7 this Notice.
Development activities within the
CFR part 1970, ‘‘Environmental Policies B. Federal Award Information Project area;
and Procedures;’’ Scope of Work (iv) Businesses to be assisted, if
Type of Award: Grants.
Narrative; Income Statement; Balance Fiscal Year Funds: FY 2017. appropriate, and Economic
Sheet or Audit for previous 3 years; AD– Available Funds: Anyone interested Development to be accomplished;
1047, ‘‘Debarment/Suspension in submitting an application for funding (v) An explanation of how the
Certification;’’ AD–1048, ‘‘Certification under this program is encouraged to proposed Project will result in newly
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, consult the Rural Development Web created, increased, or supported jobs in
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion;’’ Newsroom Web site at http:// the area and the number of projected
AD–1049, ‘‘Certification Regarding www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/notices- new and supported jobs within the next
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;’’ solicitation-applications-nosas for 3 years;
SF LLL, ‘‘Disclosure of Lobbying funding information. (vi) A description of the applicant’s
Activities;’’ RD 400–1, ‘‘Equal Approximate Number of Awards: To demonstrated capability and experience
Opportunity Agreement;’’ RD 400–4, be determined based on the number of in providing the proposed Project
‘‘Assurance Agreement;’’ and a letter qualified applications received. assistance, including experience of key
providing Board authorization to obtain Historically two awards have been staff members and persons who will be
assistance. For the FRNAT grant, which made. providing the proposed Project activities
must benefit FRNATs, at least 75 Maximum Awards: Will be and managing the Project;
percent of the benefits of the Project determined by the specific funding (vii) The method and rationale used to
must be received by members of provided for the Programs in the FY select the areas and businesses that will
FRNATs. The Project that scores the 2017 Appropriations Act. receive the service;
greatest number of points based on the Renewal or Supplemental Awards: (viii) A brief description of how the
RBDG selection criteria and the None. work will be performed, including
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discretionary points will be selected for whether organizational staff or
each grant. C. Eligibility Information consultants or contractors will be used;
For the funding for Technical 1. Eligible Applicants. and
assistance for RT systems, applicants To be considered eligible, an entity (ix) Other information the Agency
must be qualified national organizations must be a qualified national may request to assist it in making a
with experience in providing Technical organization serving Rural Areas as grant award determination.
Assistance and training to Rural evidenced in its organizational (e) The latest 3 years of financial
communities nationwide for the documents and demonstrated information to show the applicant’s
purpose of improving passenger experience, per 7 CFR part 4280, financial capacity to carry out the

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proposed work. If the applicant is less Applications will not be considered (c) Since these grants are for
than 3 years old, at a minimum, the for funding if they do not provide Technical Assistance for transportation
information should include all balance sufficient information to determine purposes, no additional information
sheet(s), income statement(s) and cash eligibility or are missing required requirements other than those described
flow statement(s). A current audited elements. in this Notice and 7 CFR part 4280,
report is required if available; subpart E are required.
(f) Documentation regarding the D. Application and Submission
3. Unique Entity Identifier and System
availability and amount of other funds Information
for Award Management.
to be used in conjunction with the funds 1. Address To Request Application All applicants must have a Dun and
from RBDG; Package. Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering
(g) A budget which includes salaries, For further information, entities System (DUNS) number which can be
fringe benefits, consultant costs, indirect wishing to apply for assistance should obtained at no cost via a toll-free request
costs, and other appropriate direct costs contact the USDA Rural Development line at (866) 705–5711 or at http://
for the Project. State Office provided in the ADDRESSES fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Each
2. Cost Sharing or Matching. Matching section of this Notice to obtain copies of applicant (unless the applicant is an
funds are not required. the application package. individual or Federal awarding agency
3. Other. Applications will only be Applications must be submitted in that is excepted from the requirements
accepted from qualified national paper format. Applications submitted to under 2 CFR 25.110(b)) or (c) or has an
organizations to provide Technical a USDA Rural Development State Office exception approved by the Federal
Assistance for RT. There are no must be received by the closing date and awarding agency under 2 CFR 25.110(d)
‘‘responsiveness,’’ or ‘‘threshold’’ local time. is required to: (i) Be registered in the
eligibility criteria for these grants. There 2. Content and Form of Application
is no limit on the number of System for Award Management (SAM)
Submission. before submitting its application; (ii)
applications an applicant may submit An application must contain all of the
under this announcement. In addition to provide a valid unique entity identifier
required elements. Each application
the forms listed under program in its application; and (iii) continue to
received in a USDA Rural Development
description, Form AD–3030 maintain an active SAM registration
State Office will be reviewed to
‘‘Representations Regulation Felony with current information at all times
determine if it is consistent with the
Conviction and Tax Delinquent Status during which it has an active Federal
eligible purposes contained in section
for Corporate Applicants,’’ must be award or an application or plan under
310B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and
completed in the affirmative. consideration by a Federal awarding
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.
None of the funds made available may agency. The Federal awarding agency
1932(c)). Each selection priority
be used to enter into a contract, may not make a Federal award to an
criterion outlined in 7 CFR 4280.435
memorandum of understanding, or applicant until the applicant has
must be addressed in the application.
cooperative agreement with, make a complied with all applicable unique
Failure to address any of the criterion
grant to, or provide a loan or loan entity identifier and SAM requirements
will result in a zero-point score for that
guarantee to, any corporation that has and, if an applicant has not fully
criterion and will impact the overall
any unpaid Federal tax liability that has complied with the requirements by the
evaluation of the application. Copies of
been assessed, for which all judicial and time the Federal awarding agency is
7 CFR part 4280, subpart E, will be
administrative remedies have been ready to make a Federal award, the
provided to any interested applicant
exhausted or have lapsed, and that is Federal awarding agency may determine
making a request to a USDA Rural
not being paid in a timely manner that the applicant is not qualified to
Development State Office.
pursuant to an agreement with the All Projects to receive Technical receive a Federal award and use that
authority responsible for collecting the Assistance through these passenger determination as a basis for making a
tax liability, where the awarding agency transportation grant funds are to be Federal award to another applicant.
is aware of the unpaid tax liability, identified when the applications are 4. Submission Dates and Times.
unless a Federal agency has considered submitted to the USDA Rural (a) Application Deadline Date: No
suspension or debarment of the Development State Office. Multiple later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on
corporation and has made a Project applications must identify each September 6, 2017.
determination that this further action is individual Project, indicate the amount Explanation of Deadlines:
not necessary to protect the interests of of funding requested for each individual Applications must be in the USDA
the Government. Project, and address the criteria as Rural Development State Office by the
None of the funds made available may stated above for each individual Project. local deadline date and time as
be used to enter into a contract, For multiple-Project applications, the indicated above. If the due date falls on
memorandum of understanding, or average of the individual Project scores a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday,
cooperative agreement with, make a will be the score for that application. the application is due the next business
grant to, or provide a loan or loan The applicant documentation and day.
guarantee to, any corporation that was forms needed for a complete application (b) The deadline date means that the
convicted of a felony criminal violation are located in the PROGRAM completed application package must be
under any Federal law within the DESCRIPTION section of this notice, received in the USDA Rural
Development State Office by the
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preceding 24 months, where the and 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E.
awarding agency is aware of the (a) There are no specific formats, deadline date established above. All
conviction, unless a Federal agency has specific limitations on number of pages, application documents identified in this
considered suspension or debarment of font size and type face, margins, paper Notice are required.
the corporation and has made a size, number of copies, and the (c) If complete applications are not
determination that this further action is sequence or assembly requirements. received by the deadline established
not necessary to protect the interests of (b) The component pieces of this above, the application will neither be
the Government. application should contain original reviewed nor considered under any
4. Completeness Eligibility. signatures on the original application. circumstances.

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(d) The Agency will determine the Funding of Projects is subject to the and systems in place to comply with the
application receipt date based on the applicant’s satisfactory submission of Federal Funding Accountability and
actual date postmarked. the additional items required by that Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub.L. 109–
(e) This Notice is for RT Technical subpart and the USDA Rural 282) reporting requirements (see 2 CFR
Assistance grants only and therefore, Development Letter of Conditions. The 170.200(b), unless you are exempt under
intergovernmental reviews are not Agency reserves the right to award 2 CFR 170.110(b)). More information on
required. additional discretionary points under 7 these requirements can be found at
(f) These grants are for RT Technical CFR 4280.435(k). http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-
Assistance grants only, no construction In awarding discretionary points, the services/value-added-producer-grants.
or equipment purchases are permitted. Agency scoring criteria regularly assigns The following additional
If the grantee has a previously approved points to applications that direct loans requirements apply to grantees selected
indirect cost rate, it is permissible, or grants to Projects based in or serving for this program:
otherwise, the applicant may elect to census tracts with poverty rates greater (a) Form RD 4280–2 ‘‘Rural Business-
charge the 10 percent indirect cost than or equal to 20 percent. This Cooperative Service Financial
permitted under 2 CFR 200.414(f) or emphasis will support Rural Assistance Agreement.’’
request a determination of its Indirect Development’s mission of improving the (b) Letter of Conditions.
Cost Rate. Due to the time required to quality of life for Rural Americans and (c) Form RD 1940–1, ‘‘Request for
evaluate Indirect Cost Rates, it is likely commitment to directing resources to Obligation of Funds.’’
that all funds will be awarded by the those who most need them. (d) Form RD 1942–46, ‘‘Letter of
time the Indirect Cost Rate is Intent to Meet Conditions.’’
determined. No foreign travel is F. Federal Award Administration (e) Form AD–1047, ‘‘Certification
permitted. Pre-Federal award costs will Information Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and
only be permitted with prior written 1. Federal Award Notices. Other Responsibility Matters-Primary
approval by the Agency. Successful applicants will receive Covered Transactions.’’
(g) Applicants must submit notification for funding from their (f) Form AD–1048, ‘‘Certification
applications in hard copy format as USDA Rural Development State Office. Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
previously indicated in the Applicants must comply with all Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-
APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION applicable statutes and regulations Lower Tier Covered Transactions.’’
INFORMATION section of this notice. If before the grant award will be approved. (g) Form AD–1049, ‘‘Certification
the applicant wishes to hand deliver its Unsuccessful applications will receive Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace
application, the addresses for these notification by mail. Requirement (Grants).’’
deliveries can be located in the 2. Administrative and National Policy (h) Form AD–3030, ‘‘Assurance
ADDRESSES section of this Notice. Requirements. Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax
(h) If you require alternative means of Additional requirements that apply to Delinquent Status for Corporate
communication for program information grantees selected for this program can be Applicants.’’ Must be signed by
(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) found in 7 CFR 4280.408, 4280.410, and corporate applicants who receive an
please contact USDA’s TARGET Center 4280.439. Awards are subject to USDA award under this Notice.
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). Departmental Grant Regulations at 2 (i) Form RD 400–4, ‘‘Assurance
CFR Chapter IV which incorporates the Agreement.’’ Each prospective recipient
E. Application Review Information new Office of Management and Budget must sign Form RD 400–4, Assurance
1. Criteria. (OMB) regulations at 2 CFR part 200. Agreement, which assures USDA that
All eligible and complete applications All successful applicants will be the recipient is in compliance with Title
will be evaluated and scored based on notified by letter, which will include a VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 7 CFR
the selection criteria and weights Letter of Conditions, and a Letter of part 15 and other Agency regulations.
contained in 7 CFR 4280.435 and will Intent to Meet Conditions. This letter is That no person will be discriminated
select grantees subject to the grantees’ not an authorization to begin against based on race, color or national
satisfactory submission of the additional performance. If the applicant wishes to origin, in regard to any program or
items required by 7 CFR part 4280, consider beginning performance prior to activity for which the re-lender receives
subpart E and the USDA Rural the grant being officially closed, all pre- Federal financial assistance. That
Development Letter of Conditions. award costs must be approved in nondiscrimination statements are in
Failure to address any one of the criteria writing and in advance by the Agency. advertisements and brochures.
in 7 CFR 4280.435 by the application The grant will be considered officially Collect and maintain data provided by
deadline will result in the application awarded when all conditions in the ultimate recipients on race, sex, and
being determined ineligible, and the Letter of Conditions have been met and national origin and ensure Ultimate
application will not be considered for the Agency obligates the funding for the Recipients collect and maintain this
funding. The amount of an RT grant Project. data. Race and ethnicity data will be
may be adjusted, at the Agency’s Additional requirements that apply to collected in accordance with OMB
discretion, to enable the Agency to grantees selected for this program can be Federal Register notice, ‘‘Revisions to
award RT grants to the applications found in 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E; the the Standards for the Classification of
with the highest priority scores in each Grants and Agreements regulations of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity,’’
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category. the U.S. Department of Agriculture (62 FR 58782), October 30, 1997. Sex
2. Review and Selection Process. codified in 2 CFR Chapter IV, and data will be collected in accordance
The State Offices will review successor regulations. with Title IX of the Education
applications to determine if they are In addition, all recipients of Federal Amendments of 1972. These items
eligible for assistance based on financial assistance are required to should not be submitted with the
requirements contained in 7 CFR report information about first-tier sub- application but should be available
4280.416 and 4280.417. If determined awards and executive compensation upon request by the Agency.
eligible, your application will be (see 2 CFR part 170). You will be The applicant and the ultimate
submitted to the National Office. required to have the necessary processes recipient must comply with Title VI of

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the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of (5) Within 90 days after the gender identity (including gender
the Education Amendments of 1972, conclusion of the Project, the grantee expression), sexual orientation,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), will provide a final Project evaluation disability, age, marital status, family/
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of report. The last quarterly payment will parental status, income derived from a
1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, be withheld until the final report is public assistance program, political
Executive Order 12250, Executive Order received and approved by the Agency. beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
13166 Limited English Proficiency Even though the grantee may request civil rights activity, in any program or
(LEP), and 7 CFR part 1901, subpart E. reimbursement on a monthly basis, the activity conducted or funded by USDA
(j) SF LLL, ‘‘Disclosure of Lobbying last 3 months of reimbursements will be (not all bases apply to all programs).
Activities,’’ if applicable. withheld until a final Project, Project Remedies and complaint filing
(k) Form SF 270, ‘‘Request for performance, and financial status report deadlines vary by program or incident.
Advance or Reimbursement.’’ are received and approved by the Persons with disabilities who require
3. Reporting. Agency. alternative means of communication for
(a) A Financial Status Report and a program information (e.g., Braille, large
Project performance activity report will G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s)
print, audiotape, American Sign
be required of all grantees on a quarterly For general questions about this Language, etc.) should contact the
basis until initial funds are expended announcement, please contact your responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET
and yearly thereafter, if applicable, USDA Rural Development State Office Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and
based on the Federal fiscal year. The provided in the ADDRESSES section of TTY) or contact USDA through the
grantee will complete the Project within this Notice. Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339.
the total time available to it in Additionally, program information may
accordance with the Scope of Work and H. Civil Rights Requirements
be made available in languages other
any necessary modifications thereof All grants made under this Notice are
than English.
prepared by the grantee and approved subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act To file a program discrimination
by the Agency. A final Project of 1964 as required by the USDA (7 CFR complaint, complete the USDA Program
performance report will be required part 15, subpart A) and Section 504 of Discrimination Complaint Form, AD
with the final Financial Status Report. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VIII 3027, found online at http://
The final report may serve as the last of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title IX, www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_
quarterly report. The final report must Executive Order 13166 (Limited English
cust.html and at any USDA office or
provide complete information regarding Proficiency), Executive Order 11246,
write a letter addressed to USDA and
the jobs created and supported as a and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of
provide in the letter all of the
result of the grant if applicable. Grantees 1974.
information requested in the form. To
must continuously monitor performance I. Other Information request a copy of the complaint form,
to ensure that time schedules are being call (866) 632–9992. Submit your
met, projected work by time periods is Paperwork Reduction Act
completed form or letter to USDA by:
being accomplished, and other In accordance with the Paperwork (1) Mail: U.S. Department of
performance objectives are being Reduction Act of 1995, the information Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
achieved. Grantees must submit an collection requirement contained in this Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
original of each report to the Agency no Notice is approved by OMB under OMB Independence Avenue SW.,
later than 30 days after the end of the Control Number 0570–0070. Washington, DC 20250–9410;
quarter. The Project performance reports (2) Fax: (202) 690–7442; or
must include, but not be limited to, the Federal Funding Accountability and
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov
following: Transparency Act USDA is an equal opportunity
(1) A comparison of actual All applicants, in accordance with 2 provider, employer, and lender.
accomplishments to the objectives CFR part 25, must have a DUNS Dated: May 30, 2017.
established for that period; number, which can be obtained at no
Chad Parker,
(2) Problems, delays, or adverse cost via a toll-free request line at (866)
conditions, if any, which have affected Acting Administrator, Rural Business-
705–5711 or online at http://
Cooperative Service.
or will affect attainment of overall fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Similarly, all
[FR Doc. 2017–11939 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
Project objectives, prevent meeting time applicants must be registered in SAM
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schedules or objectives, or preclude the prior to submitting an application.
attainment of particular Project work Applicants may register for the SAM at
elements during established time http://www.sam.gov. All recipients of
periods. This disclosure shall be Federal financial assistance are required COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
accompanied by a statement of the to report information about first-tier
action taken or planned to resolve the Notice of Public Meeting of the Arizona
sub-awards and executive total
situation; Advisory Committee
compensation in accordance with 2 CFR
(3) Objectives and timetable part 170. AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights.
established for the next reporting ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
period; I. Nondiscrimination Statement
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(4) Any special reporting In accordance with Federal civil SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given,
requirements, such as jobs supported rights law and U.S. Department of pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and created, businesses assisted, or Agriculture (USDA) civil rights and regulations of the U.S. Commission
Economic Development which results in regulations and policies, the USDA, its on Civil Rights (Commission) and the
improvements in median household Agencies, offices, and employees, and Federal Advisory Committee Act
incomes, and any other specific institutions participating in or (FACA) that a meeting of the Arizona
requirements, should be placed in the administering USDA programs are Advisory Committee (Committee) to the
reporting section in the Letter of prohibited from discriminating based on Commission will be held at 12:00 p.m.
Conditions; and race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (Pacific Time) Friday, July 7, 2017. The

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice; reissue.
Dates		Completed applications must be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on September 6, 2017. Applications received at a USDA Rural Development State Office after this date will not be considered for FY 2017 funding.
Contact		Specialty Programs Division, Business Programs, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., MS 3226, Room 4204-South, Washington, DC 20250-3226, or call 202-720-1400. For further information on this Notice, please contact the USDA Rural Development State Office in the State in which the applicant's headquarters is located.
FR Citation		82 FR 26658
82 FR 26658 - Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURERural Business-Cooperative Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
