RD Instruction 3570-F 

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PART 3570 Community Programs 

Subpart F – Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grants 

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3570.251 Purpose. 1 

3570.252 Definitions and abbreviations. 1 

3570.253 Compliance with Federal and State requirements. 4 

3570.254 Source of funds. 6 

3570.255 Matching funds. 6 

3570.256 Allocation of funds. 6 

3570.257-

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Statute and regulation references. 7 

3570.258 – 3570.260 [Reserved]

3570.261 Environmental and intergovernmental review. 7 

3570.262 Applicant eligibility requirements. 7 

3570.263 Eligible project purposes. 8 

3570.264 Ineligible project purposes. 8 

3570.265 -3570.266 [Reserved] 9 

3570.267 Applications. 10 

(a) Filing period. 10 

(b) Application requirements. 10 

(c) Supporting information. 10 

3570.268 – 3570.271 [Reserved] 12 

3570.272 Grant processing. 12 

3570.273 Scoring. 13 

(a) Experience. 13 

(b) No prior grants received. 13 

(c) Population. 13 

(d) MHI. 13 

(e) Multi-jurisdictional. 13 

(f) Soundness of approach. 14 

(g) Matching funds. 14 

(h) State Director discretionary points. 14 

(i) Administrator discretionary points. 14 

3570.274 Fund disbursement. 15 

3570.275 Grant cancellation or major changes. 15 

3570.276 Reporting. 15 

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3570.277 Audit or financial statement. 16 

3570.278

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– 3570.280 [Reserved] 16 

3570.281 Grant servicing. 

3570.282 Reserved. 16 

3570.283 Exception authority. 17 

3570.284 Review or appeal rights 17 

3570.285 – 3570.299 [Reserved] 17 

3570.300 17 

OMB control number. 17 

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RD Instruction 3570-F 

PART 3570 - Community Programs 

Subpart B - Community Facilities Grant Program 

§ 3570.251 Purpose. 

This subpart contains the provisions and procedures by which the Agency

will administer the Essential Community Facilities Technical Assistance and

Training Program. The purpose of the program is to provide technical

assistance and training with respect to essential community facilities 

programs. To meet this purpose, the Agency will make grants to public bodies

and private nonprofit corporations, (such as States, counties, cities,

townships, and incorporated towns and villages, boroughs, authorities,

districts, and Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations) to provide

associations Technical Assistance and/or training with respect to essential

community facilities programs. The Technical Assistance and/or training will

assist communities, Indian Tribes, and Nonprofit Corporations to identify and

plan for community facility needs that exist in their area. Once those needs 

have been identified, the Grantee can assist in identifying public and private

resources to finance those identified community facility needs. 

§ 3570.252 Definitions and abbreviations. 

The definitions and abbreviations in §3570.53 of subpart B apply to this

subpart unless otherwise provided. In addition, these definitions and

abbreviations are used in this subpart: 

Actual Capacity. The demonstrated ability of the Technical Assistance 

Provider to develop the capacity of Ultimate Recipients in the areas of 

developing applications for the Community Facilities program, improving 

the management capabilities of their community facilities, and providing 

training. 

Administrator. The Administrator of the Rural Housing Service (RHS). 

Applicant. Public bodies and private nonprofit corporations, (such as 

States, counties, cities, townships, and incorporated towns and 

villages, boroughs, authorities, districts, and Indian tribes on Federal 

and State reservations) that has applied for, or intends to apply for, a 

Technical Assistance and Training Grant under this subpart. The 

applicant must be either a Technical Assistance Provider or an Ultimate 

Recipient. 

DISTRIBUTION: WSAL Community Programs 

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§ 3570.252 (Con.) 

Audit. An examination of an organization’s financial Statements by an 

independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA), for the purpose of 

expressing an opinion on the fairness with which the Statements present 

the financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows 

in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and 

for determining whether the Applicant or Ultimate Recipient of Federal 

government funding has complied with the applicable laws, regulations, 

and contract for those events reflected in the financial Statements. All 

audits must meet the requirements of 2 CFR 200.500-200.518, and any 

successor regulations. 

Community Ties. The significant ties to the Rural Area that need to be 

demonstrated by a Nonprofit corporation who is an Ultimate Recipient, by 

either substantial public funding through taxes, revenue bonds or other 

local Government sources, and/or substantial voluntary community 

funding; and, a broadly-based ownership and control by members of the 

community. It can also be demonstrated by local membership and control 

characteristics. 

CONACT. The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926 

et seq). 

Conflict of Interest. A situation in which a person or entity has 

competing personal, professional, or financial interests that make it 

difficult for the person or business to act impartially. Regarding use 

of both grant and matching funds, Federal procurement standards prohibit 

transactions that involve a real or apparent conflict of interest for 

owners, employees, officers, agents, or their immediate family members 

having a financial or other interest in the outcome of the Project; or 

that restrict open and free competition for unrestrained trade. 

Specifically, Project funds may not be used for services or goods going 

to, or coming from, a person or entity with a real or apparent Conflict 

of Interest, including, but not limited to, owner(s) and their immediate 

family members. An example of Conflict of Interest occurs when the 

Grantee’s employees, board of directors, or the immediate family of 

either, have the appearance of a professional or personal financial 

interest in the Applicant receiving the benefits or services of the 

grant. 

DUNS. A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) which is obtained from 

Dun and Bradstreet and is used when applying for Federal financial 

assistance. 

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§ 3570.252 (Con.) 

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A widely accepted set 

of rules, conventions, standards and procedures for reporting financial 

information, as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. 

Indian Tribe. Any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group 

or community, including Alaska Native village or regional or village 

corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native 

Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is 

recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by 

the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. 

Jurisdiction. A unit of government or other entity with similar powers.

Examples include, but are not limited to: city, county, district,

special purpose district, township, town, borough, village, and State. 

Letter of Conditions. A legal document presented to the Applicant

selected for funding that outlines all conditions that must be agreed to

and accepted before final grant approval. 

Low Income. A median household income (MHI) that does not exceed the

State Non-Metropolitan Median Household Income (SNMHI) or the Poverty

Line, whichever is higher. 

Multi-jurisdictional. Concerning two or more Jurisdictions. 

Professional Services. Services provided by a person or entity having

specialized knowledge and skills to plan, design, prepare procurement,

construction, or other technical support documents, administer

construction contracts, and/or other related services for a Project. 

Project. The Technical Assistance that an Applicant is currently

planning as described in the Project description in the application, to

be financed in whole or in part with Agency assistance. 

Secretary. The Secretary of Agriculture. 

Technical Assistance. A function such as supervision, oversight,

training, or professional consultation related to an Essential Community

Facility that is performed for the benefit of an Ultimate Recipient or

proposed Ultimate Recipient, which is a problem solving activity, as

determined by the Agency. 

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§ 3570.252 (Con.) 

Technical Assistance Provider. Grantee who will provide technical

assistance to Ultimate Recipients. 

Ultimate Recipient. Entity receiving assistance from the Grantee. If a 

Nonprofit corporation is either applying for funding as an Ultimate

Recipient or is benefitting from the TAT Grant as the Ultimate

Recipient, it must demonstrate Community Ties to the Rural Area. These 

ties may be demonstrated by 

(a) Obtaining substantial public funding through taxes revenue 

bonds, or other local Government sources, and/or substantial 

voluntary community funding, or 

(b) Having a broadly-based ownership and control by members of the 

community, or 

(c) Demonstrating all of the following characteristics: 

(1) Members of the organization are primarily from the local 

rural community, 

(2) Membership is open to all adults in the local rural 

community, 

(3) Members of the organization have ultimate control of the 

proposed community facility; and 

(4) The organization receives the majority of its funding from 

its members or their volunteer efforts. Public bodies and 

Indian Tribes that are applying for funding as Ultimate 

Recipients or are the benefitting from TAT grant funds as the 

Ultimate Recipient are not required to further demonstrate 

Community ties to the local Rural Areas. 

§ 3570.253 Compliance with Federal and State requirements. 

(a) Federal statutory requirements. Applicants must comply with, 

all applicable Federal laws and Executive Order requirements 

including, but not limited to: 

(1) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

(2) Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

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§ 3570.253(a) (Con.) 

(3) The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. 

(4) Executive Order 12549 Debarment and Suspension and 2 CFR parts 

180 and 417. 

(5) Section 319 of Public Law 101-121 on Lobbying. 

(6) Age Discrimination Act of 1975. 

(7) Fair Housing Act of 1968. 

(8) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity. 

(9) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. 

(10) 2 CFR parts 200 and 400 ‘‘Uniform Administrative Requirements, 

Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. 

(b) State laws, local laws, regulatory commission regulations.

Applicants must comply with all applicable state and local laws and 

regulatory commission regulations. If there are conflicts between this 

subpart and State or local laws or regulations, the provisions of this 

subpart will control. 

§ 3570.254 Source of funds. 

The Agency will reserve 5 percent of any funds annually appropriated to

carry out each of the Essential Community Facilities grant, loan and loan

guarantee programs unless otherwise noted in the annual Notice published in

the Federal Register. TAT reserved grant funds not obligated by July 31 of

each fiscal year will be used to fund Essential Community Facilities grant,

loan, and/or loan guarantee programs. 

§ 3570.255 Matching Funds. 

Any matching funds must comply with the requirements outlined at 2 CFR

200.306. 

§ 3570.256 Allocation of funds. 

The Agency will administer these grant funds and will award them on a

competitive basis. 

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§ 3570.257 Statute and regulation references. 

All references to statutes and regulations are to include any and all

successor statutes and regulations. 

§§ 3570.258 - 3570.260 [Reserved] 

§ 3570.261 Environmental and intergovernmental review. 

All grants awarded under this subpart are subject to the environmental

requirements of 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G, or any successor regulation.

Technical Assistance under this program is categorically excluded unless

extraordinary circumstances exist. 

§ 3570.262 Applicant eligibility requirements. 

There are two types of Applicants. The applicant must be either a

Technical Assistance Provider or an Ultimate Recipient, and must meet

eligibility requirements before being considered for Agency assistance. 

(a) Applicants applying as Technical Assistance Providers must: 

(1) Be a public body or a private nonprofit corporation, (such as 

States, counties, cities, townships, and incorporated towns and 

villages, boroughs, authorities, districts, and Indian tribes on 

Federal and State reservations); 

(2) Be legally established and located within one of the following: 

(i) A State as defined § 3570.252; or 

(ii) The District of Columbia; and 

(3) Have the proven ability, background, experience (as evidenced 

by the organization’s satisfactory completion of Project(s) similar 

to those proposed), legal authority and actual capacity to provide 

Technical Assistance and/or training to Ultimate Recipients as 

provided in § 3570.252. To meet the requirement of actual capacity, 

an Applicant must either: 

(i) Have the necessary resources to provide Technical 

Assistance and/or training to associations in Rural Areas 

through its staff, 

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§ 3570.262(a)(3) (Con.) 

(ii) Be assisted by an affiliate or member organization which 

has such background and experience and which agrees, in 

writing, that it will provide the technical assistance, or 

(iii) May contract with a nonaffiliated organization for not 

more than 49 percent of the awarded grant to provide the 

proposed technical assistance. 

(4) Nonprofits applying as Technical Assistance Providers must be 

designated tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. 

(b) Applicants applying as Ultimate Recipients must be: 

(1) A public body, 

(2) An Indian Tribe, or 

(3) A Nonprofit corporation that demonstrates Community ties to the 

Rural Area by: 

(i) Obtaining substantial public funding through taxes revenue 

bonds, or other local Government sources, and/or substantial 

voluntary community funding, 

(ii) Having a broadly-based ownership and control by members 

of the community, or 

(iii) Demonstrating all of the following characteristics: 

(A) Members of the organization are primarily from the 

local rural community; 

(B) Membership is open to all adults in the local rural 

community; 

(C) Members of the organization have ultimate control of 

the proposed community facility; and 

(D) The organization receives the majority of its 

funding from its members or their volunteer efforts. 

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§ 3570.263 Eligible project purposes. 

(a) Grant funds and any matching funds may be used by Technical 

Assistance Providers to: 

(1) Assist communities in identifying and planning for community 

facility needs; 

(2) Identify resources to finance community facility needs from 

public and private sources; 

(3) Prepare reports and surveys necessary to request financial 

assistance to develop community facilities; 

(4) Prepare applications for Agency financial assistance; 

(5) Improve the management, including financial management, related 

to the operation of community facilities; or 

(6) Assist with other areas of need identified by the Secretary. 

(b) Grant Funds and any matching funds may be used by Ultimate 

Recipients only to prepare reports and surveys necessary to request 

financial assistance to develop community facilities. Applicants 

applying as Ultimate Recipients will be limited to this purpose. 

§ 3570.264 Ineligible Project purposes. 

Ineligible purposes for grant funds and any matching funds include, but

are not limited to: 

(a) Duplicate services, such as those previously performed by an 

association’s consultant in developing a Project, including feasibility, 

design, Professional Services, and cost estimates prior to receiving the 

grant award. 

(b) Purchase real estate or vehicles, improve or renovate office space, 

or repair and maintain privately owned property. 

(c) Pay the costs for construction, improvement, rehabilitation, 

modification, or operation and maintenance of an Essential Community 

Facility. 

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§ 3570.264 (Con.) 

(d) Procure applications for the Agency’s community facilities or other 

loan or grant program. Grant funds cannot be used to generate new 

applications; however, as stated in § 3570.262(c)(4) funds can be used 

to assist with application preparation for Agency programs. 

(e) Pay for other costs that are not allowed under 2 CFR part 200. 

(f) Pay an outstanding judgment obtained by the U.S. in a Federal Court 

(other than in the United States Tax Court), which has been recorded. 

An Applicant will be ineligible to receive a grant until the judgment is 

paid in full or otherwise satisfied. 

(g) Intervene in Federal or adjudicatory proceedings. 

(h) Fund political or lobbying activities. 

(i) Conduct an income survey associated with developing a complete 

application for a potential Applicant. 

(j) Pay for indirect or administrative costs in excess of 10% of the 

amount of grant. 

(k) Prepare environmental assessments. 

(l) Provide assistance to an Ultimate Recipient, or a Project, that is 

not located in a Rural Area. 

(m) Pay for expenses incurred more than three years after the date of 

the grant agreement. 

(n) Provide assistance to a Project that primarily serves an area that 

is not considered Low Income. 

(o) Fund a project where a Conflict of Interest exists. 

§§ 3570.265 – 3570.266 [Reserved] 

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§ 3570.267 Applications. 

(a) Filing Period. The Agency will publish an annual notice in the 

Federal Register stating the filing period, where to file, and all other 

applicable information necessary to submit a complete application. 

(b) Application requirements. To file an application, an organization 

must provide their DUNS number. An organization may obtain a DUNS 

number from Dun and Bradstreet by calling (1-866-705-5711). To file a 

complete application the following information must be submitted: 

(1) ‘‘Application for Federal Assistance (For Non-Construction) 

(2) ‘‘Budget Information - Non-Construction Programs.’’ -

(3) ‘‘Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other 

Responsibility Matters---Primary Covered Transaction.’ - ’ 

(4) ‘‘Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 

(Grants) Alternative 1-For Grantees Other Than Individuals.’’ 

(5) ‘‘Certification Regarding Debarment.’’ 

(6) Attachment regarding assistance provided to Agency Employees as 

required by RD Instruction 1900-D (1900.153(a)), as applicable. 

(7) ‘‘Equal Opportunity Agreement.’’ 

(8) ‘‘Assurance Agreement.’’ 

(9) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable, Applicant must 

include approved cost agreement rate schedule). 

(10) Statement of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 

of 1964. 

(11) ‘‘Disclosure of Lobbying Activities’’ (include only if grant 

exceeds $100,000). 

(c) Supporting information. All applications shall be accompanied by 

the following supporting information: 

(1) For Nonprofit Corporations, 

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§ 3570.267(c)(1) (Con.) 

(i) Certified copies of current organizational documents 

including Certificate of Incorporation, bylaws, and Certificate 

of Good Standing, 

(ii) Evidence of tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue 

Service if applying as a Technical Assistance Provider, and 

(iii) Evidence of Community Ties to a Rural Area if a 

Nonprofit Corporation applying as an Ultimate Recipient. 

(2) For applicants applying as a Technical Assistance Provider, a 

narrative of their experience in providing services similar to those 

proposed. The narrative will provide a brief description of 

successfully completed Projects including the need that was 

identified and objectives accomplished. 

(3) Latest financial information to show the Applicant’s financial 

capacity to carry out proposed work. A current Audit is preferred; 

however, Applicants may submit a balance sheet and an income 

Statement in lieu of an Audit report. 

(4) Documentation of cash matching funds, if applicable. 

(5) List of proposed services to be provided. 

(6) For Applicants applying as Technical Assistance Providers who 

have not identified the Ultimate Recipients, a narrative explaining 

how they will select Ultimate Recipients to be assisted with grant 

funds. 

(7) Estimated breakdown of costs (direct and indirect) including 

those to be funded by Grantee as well as matching funds and other 

sources. Sufficient detail will be provided to permit the Agency to 

determine if the costs are allowed, reasonable, and applicable. 

(8) Evidence that a Financial Management System used to track 

Project costs is in place or proposed. 

(9) Documentation relevant to scoring criteria including, but not 

limited to: 

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§ 3570.267(c)(9) (Con.) 

(i) List of Ultimate Recipients to be served and the county, 

State or States where assistance will be provided. Identify 

Ultimate Recipients by name, or other characteristics such as 

size, income, location, and provide MHI and population data. 

(ii) Description of type of Technical Assistance and/or 

training to be provided and the tasks to be contracted. 

(iii) Description of how the Project will be evaluated, 

clearly stated goals, and the method proposed to measure 

results. 

(iv) Documentation of the need for the proposed service. 

Provide detailed explanation of how the proposed service 

differs from other similar services being provided in same 

area. 

(v) Personnel on staff or to be contracted to provide services 

and their experience with similar Projects. 

(vi) Statement indicating the number of months it will take to 

complete the Project or service, and 

(vii) Documentation on cost effectiveness of Project. Provide 

the cost per Ultimate Recipient to be served or the proposed 

cost of personnel to provide assistance. 

§§ 3570.268 – 3570.271 [Reserved] 

§ 3570.272 Grant processing. 

(a) through (c) [Reserved]

(d) Applications that are not selected for funding due to low rating 

will be notified by the Agency. Applications that cannot be funded in 

the fiscal year that the application was received will not be retained 

for consideration in the following fiscal year. 

(e) Applicants selected for funding will need to accept the conditions 

set forth in the Letter of Conditions, meet all such conditions, and 

complete a grant agreement which outlines the terms and conditions of 

the grant award before grant funds will be disbursed. 

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§ 3570.273 Scoring. 

The Agency will score each application using the following scoring

factors unless otherwise provided in an annual Notice in the Federal Register: 

(a) Experience: Applicant Experience at developing and implementing 

successful technical assistance and/or training programs: 

(1) More than 10 years: 40 points 

(2) More than 5 years to 10 years: 25 points 

(3) 3 to 5 years: 10 points 

(b) No prior grants received: 

(1) Applicant has never received a TAT Grant: 5 points. 

(c) Population: The average population of proposed area(s) to be 

served: 

(1) 2,500 or less: 15 points 

(2) 2,501 to 5,000: 10 points 

(3) 5,001 to 10,000: 5 points 

(d) MHI: The average median household income (MHI) of proposed area to 

be served is below the higher of the poverty line or: 

(1) 60 percent of the State’s MHI: 15 points 

(2) 70 percent of the State MHI: 10 points 

(3) 90 percent of the State’s MHI: 5 points 

(e) Multi-jurisdictional: The proposed technical assistance or 

training project a part of a Multi-jurisdictional project comprised of: 

(1) More than 10 jurisdictions: 15 points 

(2) More than 5 to 10 jurisdictions: 10 points 

(3) 3 to 5 jurisdictions: 5 points 

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§ 3570.273 (Con.) 

(f) Soundness of Approach: Up to 10 points 

(1) Needs Assessment: The problem/issue being addressed is clearly 

defined, supported by data, and addresses the needs; 

(2) Goals & objectives are clearly defined, tied to the need as 

defined in the work plan, and are measurable; 

(3) Work plan clearly articulates a well thought out approach to 

accomplishing objectives & clearly identifies who will be served by 

the project; 

(4) The proposed activities are needed in order for a complete 

Community Facilities loan and/or grant application. 

(g) Matching funds: 

(1) There is evidence of the commitment of other cash funds of 20% 

of the total project costs 10 points. 

(2) There is evidence of the commitment of other cash funds of 10% 

of the total project costs 5 points. 

(h) State Director Discretionary Points. The State Director may award 

up to 10 discretionary points for the highest priority project in each 

state, up to 7 points for the second highest priority project in each 

state and up to 5 points for the third highest priority project that 

address unforeseen exigencies or emergencies, such as the loss of a 

community facility due to an accident or natural disaster, or other 

areas of need in their particular state. The State Director will place 

written documentation in the project file each time the State Director 

assigns these points. Up to 10 points 

(i) Administrator Discretionary Points. The Administrator may award up 

to 20 discretionary points for projects to address geographic 

distribution of funds, emergency conditions caused by economic problems, 

natural disasters and other initiatives identified by the 

Secretary. Up to 20 points 

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§ 3570.274 Fund disbursement. 

The Agency will make payments under this agreement in accordance with

2 CFR 200.305. All requests for advances or reimbursements must be in

compliance with 2 CFR 200.306 and include any required matching fund usage. 

§ 3570.275 Grant cancellation and major changes. 

Any change in the scope of the Project, budget adjustments of more than

10 percent of the total budget, and any other significant change in the

Project must be in compliance with 2 CFR 200.308 and 200.339. The changes

must be requested in writing and approved by the Agency in writing. Any

change not approved may be cause for termination of the grant. 

§ 3570.276 Reporting. 

(a) The Grantee must provide periodic reports as required by the 

Agency. A financial status report, SF 425 ‘‘Federal Financial Report,’’, 

and a project performance report will be required as provided in the 

grant agreement. The financial status report must show how grant funds 

and matching funds have been used to date. A final report may serve as 

the last report. Grantees shall constantly monitor performance to 

ensure that time schedules are being met and projected goals by time 

periods are being accomplished. The Project performance reports shall 

include, but are not limited to, the following: 

(1) A description of the activities that the funds reflected in the 

financial status report were used for; 

(2) A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives for 

that period; 

(3) Reasons why established objectives were not met, if applicable; 

(4) Problems, delays, or adverse conditions which will affect 

attainment of overall program objectives, prevent meeting time 

schedules or objectives, or preclude the attainment of particular 

objectives during established time periods. This disclosure shall 

be accomplished by a Statement of the action taken or planned to 

resolve the situation; 

(5) Objectives and timetables established for the next reporting 

period; 

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§ 3570.276(a) (Con.) 

(6) A summary of the race, sex, and national origin of the Ultimate 

Recipients; 

(7) The final report will also address the following: 

(i) What have been the most challenging or unexpected aspects 

of this grant? 

(ii) What advice would you give to other organizations 

planning a similar grant? What are the strengths and 

limitations of this grant? If you had the opportunity, what 

would you have done differently? 

(ii) Are there any post-grant plans for this Project? If yes, 

how will they be financed? 

§ 3570.277 Audit or financial statement. 

The Grantee will provide an Audit report or financial Statement in

accordance with 2 CFR 200.500-517 and as follows: 

(a) Grantees expending $750,000 or more Federal funds per fiscal year 

will submit an Audit conducted in accordance with 2 CFR Chapter 1 and 

Chapter II, parts 200, 215, 220, 225, 230 and 400, ‘‘Uniform 

Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for 

Federal Awards.’’ 

(b) Grantees expending less than $750,000 will provide annual financial 

Statements covering the grant period, consisting of the organization’s 

statement of income and expense and balance sheet signed by an 

appropriate Official of the organization. Financial statements will be 

submitted within 90 days after the Grantee’s fiscal year. 

§§ 3570.278 – 3570.280 [Reserved] 

§ 3570.281 Grant servicing. 

Grants will be serviced in accordance with 7 CFR part 1951, subpart E or

any subsequent regulations. 

§ 3570.282 Reserved. 

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§ 3570.283 Exception authority. 

The Administrator may make an exception to any requirement or provision

of this subpart, if such an exception is necessary to implement the intent of

the authorizing statutes in a time of national emergency or in accordance with

a Presidentially-declared disaster, or on a case-by-case basis, when such an

exception is in the best financial interest of the Federal Government and is

otherwise not in conflict with applicable laws. No exceptions, however, will

be granted for Applicant, Ultimate Recipient, or Project eligibility. 

§§ 3570.284 Review or appeal rights. 

A person may seek a review of an Agency decision under this subpart from

the appropriate Agency official that oversees the program in question or

appeal to the USDA National Appeals Division in accordance with 7 CFR part 11. 

§§ 3570.285 – 3570.299 [Reserved] 

§ 3570.300 OMB Control Number. 

The reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in this regulation have

been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 

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