(a) The grant program will be used to support the development of small and emerging private business enterprises in rural areas.
(b) FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 officials will maintain liaison with officials of other federal, state, regional and local development agencies to coordinate related programs to achieve rural development objectives.
(c) FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 officials shall cooperate with appropriate State agencies in making grants that support State strategies for rural area development.
(d) Funds allocated for use in accordance with this subpart are also to be considered for use of Indian tribes within the State regardless of whether State development strategies include Indian reservations within the State's boundaries. Indians residing on such reservations must have equal opportunity along with other rural residents to participate in the benefits of these programs. This includes equal application of outreach activities of FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 County and District Offices. [53 FR 30247, Aug. 11, 1988]