7 CFR § 5001.7 - Agency's special initiatives.

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title: "7 CFR § 5001.7 - Agency's special initiatives."
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section_name: "Agency's special initiatives."
chapter_name: "RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 5001.7 Agency's special initiatives.

Applicants submitting applications that support the implementation of strategic or special initiatives are encouraged to review the Agency's annual notice to determine if their projects are eligible for receiving priority for projects. These projects may also support the implementation of strategic economic development and community development plans on a multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral basis in accordance with section 6401 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334).

[89 FR 79708, Sept. 30, 2024]