Funding Opportunity Title: (E) If a non-profit or another organization contributes the services of affiliated volunteers, they must follow the third-party, in-kind donation verification requirement for each individual volunteer. Mail: This table of contents is a navigational tool, processed from the (5) Once you have filled in the required fields below you can preview and/or submit your comment to the Agriculture Department for review. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Grants.gov requires that Federal agencies provide opportunities for consultation on proposed assistance with State and local governments. USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Brandon Fewins joined Hillsdale Hospital . Many states have established a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to facilitate this consultation. 2. Support should be discussed directly when responding to this criterion. Certificate of Incorporation or information from the State's official website naming the entity established and the date of establishment); or if the business entity is not required to register with the Secretary of State, or a certification from the business entity that a legal business entity has been established and when. (d) Start Printed Page 25372 More information and documentation can be found in our Scott and his wife, Sarah, live in South Wilmington, Ill., with their three children Ty, Grace, and Cale. The President of the United States issues other types of documents, including but not limited to; memoranda, notices, determinations, letters, messages, and orders. If two applications are submitted (regardless of the applicant's name) that include the same Executive Director and/or advisory boards or committees of an existing center, both applications will be determined ineligible for funding. (e) They cannot include board/advisory council member's time. $200,000 (grant amount)/0.75 (percentage for use of grant funds) = $266,667 (total project cost). She subsequently moved into procurement where she managed a global portfolio of purchased parts. If evaluation criteria are listed on the Table of Contents and then specifically and individually addressed in narrative form, it is not necessary to include an information sheet. She obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Missouri. Official websites use .gov Please list the name of the Federal grant program(s), the amount(s), and the date(s) of funding received. on NARA's archives.gov. (a) The use of grant funds is outlined at 7 CFR 4284.508. As part of the visit, Fewins joined Hodshire and Lott to record an episode of"Rural Health Rising," which seeks to raise awareness around the health care challenges, successes and opportunities facing rural America. Renewal or Supplemental Awards: Grants.gov Networking and Regional Focus. Mr. Bakers goal is to ensure that Maryland and Delaware rural communities are aware of and are able to take full advantage of the many Rural Development programs that are available. 1932(e), the criteria published in the program regulations at 7 CFR 4284.513, and criteria in this notice. He is also the recipient of the Dorothy Williams Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kentucky Housing Corporation the highest award given in the Commonwealth for non-profit housing producers. Warren attended DeVry University in Atlanta, Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management and Project Management. (7) In this Issue, Documents the nature of the goods and/or services to be donated and how they will be used, Since then, he has served on various non-profit organization Boards and assisted them with Rural Development funds for their projects in Sussex County. Verification of Matching Funds. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In 2018, he began as the executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light, a statewide faith-based climate action organization. section of this notice. Document page views are updated periodically throughout the day and are cumulative counts for this document. (3) Grant. The Agency reserves the right to offer the applicant less than the grant funding requested. Valdez continue to operate the family farm and ranch he was raised on with his wife and children. 05/01/2023, 39 (F) Total number of jobs created as a result of assistance. informational resource until the Administrative Committee of the Federal a foundation) before the start of the proposed grant performance period, the applicant must verify this as its own cash match and not as a third-party cash match. 1 comment has been received at regulations.gov, across 1 docket. The Public Inspection page President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, HUD, and and services, go to Brian is a lifelong New Yorker, originally from rural Peterboro, NY and currently resides in Lisbon, NY. Sherry Hamel, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Maine. Scott is also a member of Illinois Corn Growers Association and the Illinois Beef Association. This repetition of headings to form internal navigation links (2) Developing multi-organizational and multi-State approaches to addressing the economic development and cooperative needs of rural areas. The application must include a signed letter from the third party verifying of the issuing agency. on If the applicant's State has a SPOC, then a copy of the application must be submitted for review. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Apr 28, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn, and Texas State Director, Lillian Salerno, announced today that Rural Development will hold an Inaugural Texoma Rural Mental Health Conference May 23. For general questions about this announcement, please contact the USDA Rural Development State Office provided in the Region 8 serves Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. (1) Statutory and Regulatory Authority. (G) The valuation processes used for in-kind contributions do not need to be included in the application, but applicants must be able to demonstrate how the valuation was derived if a grant is awarded. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 202509410; or, (b) Applicants will score higher on this criterion by demonstrating that the Center has independent governance. He and his wife Sonia have three children Sidney Larae, Dennis Benjamin and Sabrina LaNae and have a Registered Cattle Operation. While at Fahe, Tom was the principal author of the 502 Direct Packaging Demonstration with USDA. Federal Register. All requirements of 7 CFR 4284.510(c)(5)(viii) should be addressed under the proposal narrative criterion, utilizing the specific requirements of qualifications of those performing the tasks in Section E.1(i) of this Notice. Please describe specific project(s) when addressing items 15 of paragraph (b) of criteria in this notice. See 7 CFR part 11 for USDA National Appeals Division (NAD) procedures. State Directors lead offices that offer grants, loans, and loan. From 2015 to 2017, Spillars served as Senior Advisor and Legal Counsel in the Missouri Governors Office, and ultimately as Counsel to the Governor. To register in SAM, entities will be required to obtain a UEI. Michele Weaver brings a broad background of experience with her as RDs newest Utah State Director. They bring deep expertise in their issue areas as well as critical relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local leaders. Applicants that are an established legal cooperative business will score higher on this criterion. In conjunction with the guidance and support of the National Office, State Directors are responsible for promoting the mission and strategic goals of Rural Development and provide key leadership to develop and support a productive, diverse, and inclusive state workforce. Emily is passionate about improving all Connecticut farmers access to financial and technical assistance to support farm viability and the vitality of Connecticut agriculture. Agency contact information can be found in Section G of this notice. Brian Murray has been with USDA Rural Development for the past 19 years. Satisfactory performance includes being up to date on all financial and performance reports as prescribed in the grant award, and current on all tasks and timeframes for utilizing grant and matching funds as approved in the work plan and budget. The USDA Rural Development State Office will review applications to determine if they are eligible for assistance based on requirements in 7 CFR part 4284, subparts A and F, this notice, and other applicable Federal regulations. All grants made under this notice are subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as required by the USDA (7 CFR part 15, subpart A and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title IX, Executive Order 13166 (Limited English Proficiency), Executive Order 11246, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974). (b) An official website of the United States government. 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We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. After grant approval and through grant completion, applicants will be required to provide an SF425, Federal Financial Report, and a project performance report on a semiannual basis (due 30 working days after the end of the semiannual period). Floyd serves on the Arkansas Governors Commission on the Status of Women and previously served on the Mayors Opportunity Zone Task Force and Housing and Mobility Transition Team Task Force. He retired from teaching in 2012. Prior to his work as a technical consultant, Eric was the Executive Director of the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA's Rural Development mission area is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Must include the title of the project as well as any other relevant identifying information. A native of Haywood County, TN, Arlisa has served in a variety of USDA Rural Development roles in Tennessee and served as Area Director for West TN from 2010 to 2021. Undertakings. If the work plan and budget are duplicative of the applicant's existing award, the application will not be considered for funding. documents in the last year, 37 Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc. Economic Sanctions & Foreign Assets Control, Smoking Cessation and Related Indications, Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements, Authority To Order the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty To Address International Drug Trafficking, Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/RBS-23-CO-OP-0002-0001, D. Application and Submission Information, F. Federal Award Administration Information, https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2023-08761, MODS: Government Publishing Office metadata, https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program, https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices, https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration, http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices, http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program, https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html, https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/office-federal-financial-management/, https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) for Fiscal Year 2023. In Communications from Denvers Metropolitan State University and has completed all coursework towards her M.A. Definitions. The Administrator may choose to award up to 10 Administrator priority points based on criterion (k) in section E.1. 5. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Applicants demonstrated expertise within the last five years in providing technical assistance and accomplishing effective outcomes in rural areas to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses will be evaluated. Relevant information about this document from Regulations.gov provides additional context. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The description(s) should be addressed under proposal narrative criterion in 7 CFR 4284.510(c)(5)(vii) utilizing the specific requirements of technical assistance and other services in Section E.1(b) of this notice. We also provide technical assistance loans and grants in partnership with non-profit organizations, Indian tribes, state and federal government agencies, and local communities. that agencies use to create their documents. the nature of the goods and/or services to be donated and how they will be used, State Directors lead offices that offer grants, loans, and loan. She has served as a commissioner on Auroras Community Housing & Development Commission, and as a member of Aurora Warms the Night, Denvers Commission on Homelessness and is a founding member of Denvers Sustainability Advisory Council. She also served on the Curriculum Advisory Council for the Department of Technical Communications, Journalism & Digital Media at Metropolitan State University. Our programs help provide the capital, training, education and entrepreneurial skills that can help those living in rural areas start and grow businesses or find jobs in agricultural markets and in the bio-based economy. Example: State Directors play a critical role in helping Rural Development focus on locally driven, community economic development strategies that build on the diverse assets and needs of rural places throughout America. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS The Agency will verify the performance status of the applicant's prior awards and make a determination after the FY 2023 application period closes. This table identifies State Directors for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development offices named by the Biden Administration as of December 5, 2022. Please enable JavaScript to use this feature. He made similar agricultural market study tours to Vietnam with the Illinois Farm Bureau and to Germany with the German American Chamber of Commerce. (k) They can include loan funds from a Federal source. CASPER, WY, April 17, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup starting April 17 through May 26, 2023. For purposes of this determination, the grant amount requested plus the matching funds amount constitutes the total project costs. He has been married to his wife Nancy for 38 years and has two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah. Applications that request funds for a period beginning after January 1, 2024, will not be considered for funding. Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Grant performance period. Awards for technical assistance and training under this Notice are classified as a Categorical Exclusion under to 7 CFR 1970.53(b), and usually do not require any additional documentation. For all the latest local developments, breaking news and high school sports content. Rural Development has supported more than 5,500 distance learning and telemedicine projects, improving the availability and quality of health care and education in rural America. (833) 2561665 or (202) 6907442; or. If the applicant has a contract to provide services in place at the time of application submission, then they must submit the contract with the application, and applicants can verify the amount of the contract as a cash match. Applicants must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and notice requirements before the grant award will be funded. We strongly recommend that applicants do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the application process through Nonprofit organizations may voluntarily fill this out and submit as part of the application. documents in the last year, by the International Trade Commission (5) To fund any activities considered unallowable by 2 CFR part 200, subpart E, Cost Principles, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation or successor regulations. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Applicants must be performing satisfactorily on any outstanding RCDG award to be considered eligible for a new award. Most recently, she served as the Mayoral Aide for Economic Development for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska where she focused on workforce training and small business development programs. Further information regarding SAM registration and the UEI can be found in this notice. Late or incomplete applications are not eligible for funding under this notice and will not be evaluated. USDAs Rural Utilities Service (RUS) provides much-needed infrastructure or infrastructure improvements to rural communities. If applicants have any unspent grant funds on RCDG awards prior to FY 2022, the application will not be considered for funding. At a minimum, please provide information for FY 2018 to FY 2022 awards. This document has been published in the Federal Register. See 7 CFR 4284.513(e). (f) electronic version on GPOs govinfo.gov. (6) Contact information for USDA Rural Development State Office can be found at Most recently, Patterson served in the Ohio House until term limits prohibited his continued service. (C) Provide an accounting for the money received by the grantee under this subpart. Matching funds as well as grant funds must be accounted for separately in the budget. 2. If the Agency cannot determine the percentage of ineligible costs due to lack of detail, the application will not be considered for funding. At a minimum, applicants must discuss the administrative capabilities provided in 7 CFR 4284.513(a) and expertise in administering Federal grant funding within the last five years, including but not limited to past RCDG awards. Additional requirements that apply to grantees selected for this program can be found in 7 CFR part 4284, subpart F; the Grants and Agreements regulations of the Department of Agriculture codified in 2 CFR parts 180, 200, 400, 415, 417, 418, 421; 2 CFR parts 25 and 170; and 48 CFR part 31, and successor regulations to these parts. 1932(e)), as amended by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. (2) of this notice for a description of the proposal evaluation criteria. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. 7. To reduce duplication, descriptions of specific projects and their impacts, outcomes, and roles can be discussed once under criterion (b) or (c) of this notice. A chart or table should be provided to describe all matching funds being committed to the project. Tom helped lead the expansion of Fahe housing programs into Alabama and Maryland. Maximum score of ten points. provide legal notice to the public or judicial notice to the courts. Floyd led CDIs K-12 STEM initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, math and construction. While every effort has been made to ensure that 1. (h) documents in the last year, by the Energy Department Prior to her time with CDI Contractors, Jill worked in manufacturing as a Project Manager with Cummins Engine, after which she joined Ford Motor Company as a Quality Engineer, focusing on improving processes and part quality at supplier plants. on Grants.gov There, she was responsible for developing relationships with potential clients and increasing efficiency with MWBE construction subcontractors. The applicant must expressly undertake to do the following: (A) Take all practicable steps to develop continuing sources of financial support for the Center, particularly from sources in the private sector; (B) Make arrangements for the activities by the nonprofit institution operating the Center to be monitored and evaluated; and. the source of the cash. We are grateful for their continued partnership and look forward to many more years of working together for the good of our patients and their families.. During the Obama Administration, Valdez was appointed to Colorados FSA Executive Committee. Applicants will be required to have the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. Counts are subject to sampling, reprocessing and revision (up or down) throughout the day. legal research should verify their results against an official edition of USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development The White House Identifying matching funds improperly can affect application scoring.