Evaluation of the strategic plan.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

The strategic plan will be evaluated for effectiveness as part of the designation process for nominated rural areas described in subpart D of this part. On the basis of this evaluation, USDA may request additional information pertaining to the plan and the proposed area and may, as part of that request, suggest modifications to the plan, proposed area, or term that would enhance its effectiveness. The effectiveness of the strategic plan will be determined in accordance with the four key principles contained in § 25.202(a). USDA will review each plan submitted in terms of the four equally weighted principal objectives, and of such other elements of these principal objectives as are appropriate to address the opportunities and problems of each nominated area, which may include: (a) (2) (3) (4) (b) (2) (3) (4) (c) (2) The extent to which residents will achieve a real economic stake in the zone or community; (3) The extent to which residents will be employed in the process of implementing the plan and in all phases of economic, community and human development; (4) The extent to which residents will be linked with employers and jobs throughout the entire area and the way in which residents will receive training, assistance, and family support to become economically self-sufficient; (5) The extent to which economic revitalization in the zone or community interrelates with the broader regional economies; and (6) The extent to which lending and investment opportunities will increase

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 25.204