In implementing this subpart, the Agency will issue notifications addressing funding and programmatic changes, as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, respectively. The methods that the Agency will use in making these notifications is specified in paragraph (c) of this section, and the timing of these notifications is specified in paragraph (d) of this section.
(a) Funding and simplified applications. The Agency will issue notifications concerning:
(1) The funding level and the minimum and maximum grant amount and any additional funding information as determined by the Agency; and
(2) The contents of simplified applications, as provided for in Sec. 4284.932.
(b) Programmatic changes. The Agency will issue notifications of the programmatic changes specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section.
(1) The following is the set of Administrator priority categories that may be considered if the provisions specified in Sec. 4284.942(b)(6) are not to be used for awarding Administrator points:
(i) Unserved or underserved areas.
(ii) Geographic diversity.
(iii) Emergency conditions.
(iv) Priority mission area plans, goals, and objectives.
(2) Additional reports that are generally applicable across projects within a program associated with the monitoring of and reporting on project performance.
(3) Any requirement specified in Sec. 4284.933.
(4) Preliminary review information.
(c) Notification methods. The Agency will issue the information specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section in one or more Federal Register notices. In addition, all information will be available at any Rural Development office.
(d) Timing. The Agency will make the information specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section available as specified in paragraphs (d)(1) through (3) of this section.
(1) The Agency will make the information specified in paragraph (a) of this section available each fiscal year.
(2) The Agency will make the information specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section available at least 60 days prior to the application deadline, as applicable.
(3) The Agency will make the information specified in paragraphs (b)(2) through (4) of this section available on an as needed basis. Sec. Sec. 4284.916-4284.919 [Reserved]
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