Project eligibility.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

For a Project to be eligible for funding under this subpart, the proposed Project must meet each of the requirements specified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section. (a) (1) (i) Identify and analyze business opportunities that will use local rural materials or human resources. This includes opportunities in export markets, as well as feasibility and business plan studies; (ii) Identify, train, and provide Technical Assistance to existing or prospective rural entrepreneurs and managers; (iii) Establish Business Support Centers and otherwise assist in the creation of new Rural businesses; (iv) Conduct local community or multi-county Economic Development Planning; (v) Conduct leadership development training of existing or prospective adult rural entrepreneurs and managers; (vi) Establish centers for training, technology, and trade that will provide training to Rural businesses in the utilization of interactive communications technologies to develop international trade opportunities and markets; or (vii) Pay reasonable fees and charges for professional services necessary to conduct the Technical Assistance, training, or planning functions. (2) (i) Acquisition and development of land, easements and rights-of-way; (ii) Construction, conversion, enlargement, repairs or modernization of buildings, plants, machinery, equipment, access streets and roads, parking areas, utilities, and pollution control and abatement facilities; (iii) Provision of loans for startup operating cost

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 4280.417