Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Implementation of an American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative, 62242-62246 [E6-17736]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• Farm Service Agency

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62242-62246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17736]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the 
Implementation of an American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) soliciting applications for 
competitive cooperative agreement funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 to 
initiate a credit outreach initiative targeted to American Indian 
farmers, ranchers and youth residing primarily on Indian reservations 
within the contiguous United States. FSA anticipates the availability 
of $1,166,400 in funding. FSA requests proposals from eligible 
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, land-grant institutions and 
federally-recognized Indian tribal governments interested in a 
competitively-awarded cooperative agreement to create and implement a 
mechanism that will provide credit outreach and promotion, pre-loan 
education, one-on-one loan application preparation assistance and other 
related services as proposed by the successful applicant that are 
specific to FSA's Agricultural Credit Programs.
    The successful applicant must provide evidence that it has the 
capability to put in place a data tracking system that thoroughly 
records all credit outreach-specific related activities and has the 
ability to provide detailed statistical information on an ad hoc basis. 
This database must also be functional on a real-time basis as well as 
being available online through the Internet.
    This request for proposals is made prior to passage of a final 
appropriations bill to allow applicants sufficient time to submit 
proposals, give the Agency maximum time to process applications, and 
permit continuity of this program. If actual funding differs from that 
anticipated ($1,166,400) based on historical funding levels, then the 
Agency will publish a separate Notice of Funds Availability.

DATES: Applications should be completed and submitted as soon as 
possible, and must be received by the Agency no later than November 24, 
2006. Late applications will not be accepted and will be returned to 
the applicant. Applicants must ensure that the service they use to 
deliver their applications can do so by the deadline. Due to recent 
security concerns, packages sent to the Agency by mail have been 
delayed several days or even weeks.

ADDRESSES: Submit proposals and other required materials to Mike Hill, 
Acting Director, Outreach Staff, Farm Service Agency, USDA, STOP 0511, 
Suite 508 Portals Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC 20250-0511.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Hill at (202) 690-1299, or at 
mike.hill@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Objective

    This solicitation is issued pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4) 
authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative 
agreements to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal 
programs affecting rural areas. The principal objective of this 
cooperative agreement is to initiate a national outreach program that 
enables American Indian farmers, ranchers, and youth primarily located 
on Indian reservations in the contiguous United States to understand 
and have access to the various FSA Agriculture Credit Programs. All 
proposed approaches must have, within three months upon acceptance of 
award: (1) A data tracking system that thoroughly records all credit 
outreach specific activities and has the ability to provide detailed 
statistical information on an ad hoc basis, that must also be 
functional on a real-time basis as well as being available online 
through the Internet, and (2) the applicant must demonstrate its 
ability to learn to deliver these credit outreach services utilizing 
the FSA online Farm Business Plan software program.
    Proposals should demonstrate innovative and unique ways of ensuring 
that American Indians: (1) Will be provided a targeted promotional 
campaign about, (2) have ready access to, (3) are educated about and 
(4) can obtain one-on-one assistance specific to the various FSA 
Agricultural Credit Programs. Applicants must also demonstrate and 
provide evidence of their ability to record and track program-specific 
data which can be accessed on a real-time basis and be available online 
through the Internet.

Background

    Today, American Indians own and control approximately 56 million 
acres of agricultural lands held in trust by the United States 
Government and administered, for the most part, by the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs (BIA) of the Department of the Interior. Land-based 
agricultural enterprises are considered the primary source of revenue 
for most tribes, due in large part to their severe isolation from any 
urban type industrial development activities. Thus, protecting this 
resource is an important function of the elected tribal officials 
charged with operating business activities that take place within 
reservations.
    In the late 1800's the United States Government recognized the 
significant needs of agriculture, the agricultural community, and the 
impacts they had on the American economy and the world as a whole. With 
this in mind, the government created the United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to insure a safe, reliable, and cheap supply of food 
for this country and ultimately the world. The USDA provides farmers 
and ranchers technical, financial, and educational resources.
    Until 1987, American Indian agricultural producers on reservations 
had been less able to benefit from USDA services. Since 1987, changes, 
such as Farm Bills with Indian-specific language, have begun to close 
some of the gaps in American Indians' lack of access to USDA's programs 
and services. As positive as these changes were, they did not fully 
address an implementation plan or the funds to implement sorely needed 
agribusiness education and direct services to American Indian 
Reservation farmers and ranchers as a group.
    On May 13, 2002, President Bush signed into law the ``Farm Security 
and Rural Investment Act of 2002'' (2002-Farm Bill). Again, American 
Indian Reservation farmers and ranchers are faced with the challenge of 
understanding and accessing the programs and services afforded through 
this new law. With this in mind, American Indian agribusinesses, as 
well as individual Indians, have consistently reported that the primary 
need in Indian agriculture was access to the capital required to own 
and operate their own farm or ranch. Therefore, FSA has undertaken this 
initiative to create and implement a mechanism that will provide credit 
outreach and other related services related to FSA's Agricultural 
Credit Programs as a way to

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resolve some of the credit needs of Indian agriculture.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposals requested by this notice do not involve a collection 
of information as defined by section 1320.3(c) of 5 CFR part 1320, 
because it will not involve the collection of information from 10 or 
more persons.

I. Definitions

    The following definitions are applicable to this Notice of Funds 
Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Implementation of an 
American Indian Credit Outreach Program.
    Agency or FSA. The United States Department of Agriculture Farm 
Service Agency or its successor agency.
    Farm land. Land used for commercial agriculture crops, poultry and 
livestock enterprises, or aquaculture.
    Federally-Recognized Indian Tribal Government. The governing body 
or a governmental agency of any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other 
organized group or community (including any Native village as defined 
in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) 
certified by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special 
programs and services provided through the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
    Land Grant Institutions.
    (1) A 1994 institution (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural 
Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601)), 
or an 1890 institution.
    (2) An Indian tribal community college or an Alaska Native 
cooperative college.
    (3) A Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1404 of 
the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act 
of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)).
    Non-Profit Organization. Any corporation, trust, association, 
cooperative, or other organization that:
    (1) Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, 
charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest;
    (2) Is not organized primarily for profit; and
    (3) Must be an organization that is recognized by the Internal 
Revenue Service as being certified as 501(3)(c) of the Internal Revenue 
Code.

II. Recipient Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must either be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a 
federally-recognized Indian tribe, or a land grant institution as 
defined in the Definitions section of this NOFA. Cooperative agreement 
funds cannot be used to support the organization's general operations. 
Applications without sufficient information to determine their 
eligibility will not be considered.

III. Proposal Preparation

    A proposal must contain an original and two copies of the 
following:
    1. Form SF-424, ``Application for Federal Assistance.''
    2. Form SF-424A, ``Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.''
    3. Form SF-424B, ``Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.''
    4. Table of Contents--For ease of locating information, each 
proposal must contain a detailed Table of Contents immediately 
following the required Federal forms. The Table of Contents should 
include page numbers for each component of the proposal. Pagination 
should begin immediately following the Table of Contents.
    5. Proposal Summary--A summary of the Project Proposal, not to 
exceed one page, that includes the title of the project, a description 
of the project (including goals and tasks to be accomplished), the 
names of the individuals responsible for conducting and completing the 
tasks, and the expected time frame for completing all tasks (which 
should not exceed twelve months).
    6. Eligibility--A detailed discussion, not to exceed two pages, 
describing how the applicant meets the definition of land grant 
institution, non-profit organization, or Federally-recognized Indian 
tribal government, as outlined in the ``Recipient Eligibility 
Requirements'' section of this NOFA. In addition, the applicant must 
describe all other collaborative organizations that may be involved in 
the project.
    7. Proposal Narrative--The narrative portion of the project 
proposal must be in a font such as Times New Roman, 12 pt. or 
comparable font, and must include the following:
    (i) Project Title--The title of the proposed project must be brief, 
not to exceed 100 characters, yet represent the major thrust of the 
project.
    (ii) Information Sheet--A separate one page information sheet which 
lists each of the evaluation criteria listed in this NOFA under the 
``Evaluation Criteria and Weights'' subsection followed by the page 
numbers of all relevant material and documentation contained in the 
proposal which address or support that criteria.
    (iii) Goals and Objectives of the Project--A clear statement of the 
ultimate goals and objectives of the project must be presented.
    (iv) Evaluation Criteria--Each of the evaluation criteria listed in 
the ``Evaluation Criteria and Weights'' subsection of this NOFA must be 
addressed specifically and individually by category. These criteria 
should be in narrative form with any specific supporting documentation 
attached as addenda and should be placed directly following the 
proposal narrative. If other materials including financial statements 
will be used to support any evaluation criteria it should also be 
placed directly following the proposal narrative. The applicant must 
also propose and delineate significant agency participation in the 
project.

IV. Amount of Award

    The amount of funds available for FY 2007 is approximately 
$1,166,400.

V. Number of Awards

    Only one cooperative agreement will be awarded.

VI. Eligible Cooperative Agreement Fund Uses

    Cooperative agreement funds may be used to cover allowable costs 
incurred by the recipient and approved by the Agency. Allowable costs 
will be governed by 7 CFR parts 3015, 3016, and 3019, as applicable, 
and applicable Office of Management and Budget Circulars.

VII. Ineligible Fund Uses

    Cooperative agreement funds cannot be used to:
    (1) Plan, repair, rehabilitate, acquire, or construct a building or 
facility (including a processing facility);
    (2) Purchase, rent, or install fixed equipment, including mobile 
and other processing equipment;
    (3) Pay for the preparation of the grant application;
    (4) Pay expenses not directly related to the funded venture;
    (5) Fund political or lobbying activities;
    (6) Pay costs incurred prior to receiving this Cooperative 
Agreement;
    (7) Fund any activity prohibited by 7 CFR parts 3015, 3016, and 
3019, as applicable; and
    (8) Fund architectural or engineering design work for a specific 
physical facility.

VIII. Methods for Evaluating and Ranking Applications

    A National Office panel of career FSA and/or USDA Agency employees 
will review applications for eligibility, completeness, and 
responsiveness to this NOFA. Incomplete or non-responsive applications 
will be returned

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to the applicant and not evaluated further. If the submission deadline 
has not expired and time permits, ineligible applications may be 
returned to the applicants for possible revision.

IX. Evaluation Criteria, Proposal Review

    The proposal will be evaluated using the following criteria. 
Failure to address any one of the criteria will disqualify the 
application. All proposals must be in compliance with this NOFA and 
applicable statutes.
    (1) Proposal Review--Prior to technical examination, a preliminary 
review will be made by FSA Outreach Staff for responsiveness to this 
solicitation. Proposals that do not fall within the solicitation 
guidelines or are otherwise ineligible will be eliminated from 
competition. All responsive proposals will be reviewed by a panel of 
reviewers using the evaluation criteria stated below. The selected FSA 
and/or USDA Agency employee reviewers will be chosen to provide maximum 
expertise and objective judgment in the evaluation of proposals. 
Evaluated proposals will be ranked by the FSA Outreach Staff based on 
the evaluation criteria and weights listed below. Final approval of 
those proposals will be made by the Administrator of FSA, subject to 
the availability of funds.
    (2) Evaluation Criteria and Weight--All responsive proposals will 
be reviewed based on the following criteria:
    (i) Proposer's Commitment and Resources (15 points)--The standard 
evaluates the degree to which the organization is committed to the 
project, and the experience, qualifications, competency, and 
availability of personnel and resources to direct and carry out the 
project. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate its ability to be 
able to deliver these credit outreach services utilizing the new FSA 
online Farm Business Plan software program upon acceptance of any 
financial award.
    (ii) Feasibility and Policy Consistency (20 points)--The standard 
evaluates the degree to which the proposal clearly describes its 
objectives and evidences a high level of feasibility. This criterion 
relates to the adequacy, soundness of the proposed approach to the 
solution of the problem and evaluates the plan of operation, timetable, 
evaluation and dissemination plans.
    (iii) A detailed description of the anticipated number of 
underserved American Indian farmers, ranchers, and youth served and 
collaborative partnerships, if any (20 points)--This standard evaluates 
the degree to which the proposal reflects partnerships and 
collaborative initiatives with other agencies or organizations to 
enhance the quality and effectiveness of the program. Additionally, the 
areas and number of underserved American Indian farmers, ranchers and 
youth who would benefit from the services offered will be evaluated.
    (iv) Socially Disadvantaged American Indian Applicants--Outreach 
(10 points)--This standard evaluates the degree to which the proposal 
contains detailed programs to reach persons identified as socially 
disadvantaged American Indian farmers, ranchers and youth. The proposal 
will be evaluated for its potential for encouraging and assisting 
socially disadvantaged American Indian farmers, ranchers, and youth to 
utilize the various FSA agriculture credit programs. Elements 
considered include impact, continuation plans, innovation, and expected 
products and results.
    (v) Innovative Strategies (25 points)--This standard evaluates the 
degree to which the proposal reflects innovative strategies for 
reaching the population targeted in the proposal and achieving the 
project objectives. Elements also evaluated include: (1) Evidence that 
the applicant has the ability to put in place a data tracking system 
that can thoroughly record all credit outreach specific related 
activities and the ability to provide detailed statistical information 
on an ad hoc basis, with additional evidence supporting its ability to 
function on a real-time basis as well its ability to be available 
online through the Internet, and (2) originality, practicality, and 
creativity in proposing ways to develop and test innovative solutions 
to existing or anticipated credit issues or problems of socially 
disadvantaged American Indian farmers, ranchers and youth. The proposal 
will be reviewed for its responsiveness to the need to provide socially 
disadvantaged American Indian farmers, ranchers, and youth with 
promotion, relevant information, and direct assistance in applying for 
and receiving FSA agriculture credit, and other essential information 
to enhance participation in agricultural programs and conducting a 
successful farming or ranching operation.
    (vi) Overall Quality of the Proposal (5 points)--This standard 
evaluates the degree to which the proposal complies with this NOFA and 
is of high quality. Elements considered include adherence to 
instructions, accuracy and completeness of forms, clarity and 
organization of ideas, thoroughness and sufficiency of detail in the 
budget narrative, specificity of allocations between targeted areas if 
the proposal addresses more than one area, and completeness of vitae 
for all key personnel associated with the project.
    (vii) Accuracy of Proposed Budget and Justification (5 points)--
This standard evaluates the accuracy of the proposed budget and the 
accompanying budget justification and should sufficiently provide the 
reviewer with a detailed description of each budget category that 
includes categorical subtotals as well as an attached budget 
justification that clearly defines and explains each and every proposed 
budget line item.
    3. Selection Process--When the reviewers have completed their 
individual evaluations, the panel reviewers based on the individual 
reviews, will make recommendations to the Administrator that one 
responsive proposal be approved for support from available funds. Prior 
to award, the Administrator reserves the right to negotiate with an 
applicant whose project is recommended for funding regarding project 
revisions (e.g., change in scope of work or the Agency's significant 
involvement), funding level, or period of support. A proposal may be 
withdrawn at any time before a final funding decision is made.

X. Program Administration

    (1) Cooperative Agreement Awards:
    Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the 
Administrator shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the 
successful applicant. The date specified by the Administrator as the 
effective date of the award shall not be later than 12 months after the 
project is approved for support and funds are appropriated for such 
purpose, unless otherwise permitted by law.
    (2) When to Submit an Application.
    The deadline for receipt of all applications is November 24, 2006. 
The Agency will not consider any application received after the 
deadline.

XI. Cooperator Requirements

    Cooperators will be required to do the following:
    (1) Sign required Federal grant-making forms including Form AD-
1047, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other 
Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions; Form AD-1048, 
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions; Form AD-1049, 
Certification Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants); 
and Form RD 400-4, Assurance Agreement (Civil Rights).
    (2) Use Standard Form 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement to 
request payments.

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    (3) Submit a Standard Form 269, Financial Status Report and list 
expenditures according to agreed upon budget categories on a semi-
annual basis. A semi-annual financial report is due within 45 days 
after the first 6-month project period and an annual financial report 
is due within 60 days after the second 6-month project period.
    (4) Submit quarterly performance reports which compare 
accomplishments to the objectives; if established objectives are not 
met, discuss problems, delays, or other problems that may affect 
completion of the project; establish objectives for the next reporting 
period; and discuss compliance with any special conditions on the use 
of awarded funds.
    (5) Maintain a financial management system that is acceptable to 
the Agency.
    (6) Submit a final project performance report.
    (7) Sign an agency approved cooperative agreement.

XII. Other Federal Statutes and Regulations That Apply

    In addition to the requirements provided in this notice, other 
Federal statutes and regulations apply to proposals considered for 
review and to our cooperative agreement awarded. These include, but are 
not limited to:
    (1) 7 CFR part 15, subpart A, Nondiscrimination in Federally-
Assisted Programs of the Department of Agriculture-Effectuation of 
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
    (2) 7 CFR part 3015, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations;
    (3) 7 CFR parts 3016, Uniform Administrative Regulations for Grants 
and Cooperative Agreements & State and Local Governments.
    (4) 7 CFR part 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-
procurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace 
(Grants);
    (5) 7 CFR part 3018-New Restrictions on Lobbying;
    (6) 7 CFR part 3019-Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants 
and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and 
Other Non-Profit Organizations; and
    (7) 7 CFR part 3052-Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-
Profit Organizations.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2006.
Glen L. Keppy,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.



United States Department of Agriculture

Farm Service Agency

Cooperative Agreement--American Indian Outreach Initiative

    This Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) dated ----------------, 
between ------------------------ (Cooperator), and the United States 
of America, acting through the Farm Service Agency of the Department 
of Agriculture (the Agency, or Grantor), for $-------------------- 
in cooperative agreement funds under the program, delineates the 
agreement of the parties.
    Now, therefore, in consideration of the cooperative agreement;
    The parties agree that:
    (1) All the terms and provisions of the Notice entitled ``Notice 
of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the 
Implementation of an American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative,'' 
published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2006 [ENTER FR PAGE 
NUMBER] and the application submitted by the Grantee for this 
Agreement, including any attachments or amendments, are incorporated 
and included as part of this Agreement. Any changes to these 
documents or this agreement must be approved in writing by the 
Agency.
    (2) As a condition of the Agreement, the Cooperator certifies 
that it is in compliance with and will comply in the course of the 
Agreement with all applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, 
and other generally applicable requirements, including those 
contained in 7 CFR 3015.205(b), which are incorporated into this 
agreement by reference, and such other statutory provisions as are 
specifically contained herein. The Grantee will comply with title VI 
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973, and Executive Order 12250.
    (3) The provisions of 7 CFR part 3015, Uniform Federal 
Assistance Regulations and 7 CFR part 3019, Uniform Administrative 
Requirements for Grants and Agreements with institutions of Higher 
Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, as 
applicable are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by 
reference.
    Further, the Cooperator agrees that it will:
    (1) Not use cooperative agreement funds to plan, repair, 
rehabilitate, acquire, or construct a building or facility 
(including a processing facility); or to purchase, rent, or install 
fixed equipment.
    (2) Use funds only for the purpose and activities specified in 
the proposal approved by the Agency including the approved budget. 
Any uses not provided for in the approved budget must be approved in 
writing by the Agency in advance of obligation by the Agency.
    (3) Submit a Standard Form 269, Financial Status Report and list 
expenditures according to agreed upon budget categories on a semi-
annual basis. Reports are due by April 30 and October 30 after the 
grant is awarded.
    (4) Provide periodic reports as required by the Agency. A 
financial status report and a project performance report will be 
required on a semi-annual basis. The financial status report must 
show how grant funds have been used to date and project the funds 
needed and their purposes for the next quarter. A final report may 
serve as the last semi-annual report. Grantees shall constantly 
monitor performance to ensure that time schedules are being met and 
projected goals by time periods are being accomplished. The project 
performance reports shall include the following:
    a. A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives for 
that period.
    b. Reasons why established objectives were not met, if 
applicable.
    c. Reasons for any problems, delays, or adverse conditions which 
will affect attainment of overall program objectives, prevent 
meeting time schedules or objectives, or preclude the attainment of 
particular objectives during established time periods. This 
disclosure shall be accomplished by a statement of the action taken 
or planned to resolve the situation.
    d. Objectives and timetables established for the next reporting 
period.
    e. The final report will also address the following:
    (i) What have been the most challenging or unexpected aspects of 
this program?
    (ii) What advice you would give to other organizations planning 
a similar program. These should include strengths and limitations of 
the program. If you had the opportunity, what would you have done 
differently?
    (iii) If an innovative approach was used successfully, the 
cooperator should describe their program in detail so that other 
organizations might consider replication in their areas.
    (5) Provide Financial Management Systems which will include:
    a. Records that identify adequately the source and application 
of funds for cooperative agreement supported activities. Those 
records shall contain information pertaining to grant and 
cooperative agreement awards and authorizations, obligations, un-
obligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays, and income.
    b. Effective control over and accountability for all funds, 
property, and other assets. Cooperator shall adequately safeguard 
all such assets and shall ensure that they are used solely for 
authorized purposes.
    c. Accounting records supported by source documentation.
    (6) Retain financial records, supporting documents, statistical 
records, and all other records pertinent to the grant for a period 
of at least 3 years after grant closing, except that the records 
shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have 
not been resolved. Microfilm or photocopies or similar methods may 
be substituted in lieu of original records. The Agency and the 
Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly 
authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, 
documents, papers, and records of the Grantee which are pertinent to 
the specific cooperative

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agreement program for the purpose of making audits, examinations, 
excerpts, and transcripts.
    (7) Not encumber, transfer, or dispose of the equipment or any 
part thereof, acquired wholly or in part with Agency funds without 
the written consent of the Agency.
    (8) Not duplicate other program purposes for which monies have 
been received, are committed, or are applied to from other sources 
(public or private). The Agency agrees to make funds available to 
the Cooperator under this Agreement in an amount not to exceed the 
amount indicated above. The funds will be reimbursed or advanced 
based on submission to the Agency by the Cooperator of a complete 
Standard Form 270.
Authorized and executed this day by:
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United States of America
Farm Service Agency

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