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Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.3430.609 Other considerations

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Set aside.

(1) Not less than 5 percent of the funds used to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of—

(i) Limited resource beginning farmers or ranchers (see 3430.602);

(ii) Socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 355(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(e)) who are beginning farmers or ranchers;  and

(iii) Farmworkers desiring to become farmers or ranchers.

(2) Each fiscal year, NIFA shall set aside not less than 5 percent of the funds to support the standard BFRDP projects under this subpart to support programs and services that address the needs of veteran farmers and ranchers (as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e)). Recipients of these funds may coordinate with a recipient of an award under section 1680 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933) in addressing the needs of veteran farmers and ranchers with disabilities.

(b) Consecutive awards. An eligible recipient may receive a consecutive grant for a standard BFRDP project under this subpart.

(c) Duration of awards. The term of a grant for a standard BFRDP project under this subpart shall not exceed 3 years. Awards for all other projects under this subpart shall not exceed 5 years. No-cost extensions of time beyond the maximum award terms will not be considered or granted.

(d) Amount of grants. A grant for a standard BFRDP project under this subpart shall not be in an amount that is more than $250,000 for each year.

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