This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Award is made by the Rural Development State Director. Contact the State office for application deadlines. From 60 to 90 days. FTS is not available.
Assistance is normally for one to two years.
If the first calendar month is a partial month, the check will cover the needs for the partial month and the next whole month. Standard Form 270 will not be submitted more frequently than once every 30 days. In no case will additional funds be advanced if the grantee fails to submit required reports or is in violation of the grant agreement. Advice and assistance may be obtained from the national office where ineligible costs are proposed as part of the TSA project or where a proposed cost appears ineligible. The grantee may not change fees or accept compensation or gratuities from TSA recipients for the grantee's assistance under the program.