7 CFR § 1409.203 - Application process.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t7/s1409.203"
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title: "7 CFR § 1409.203 - Application process."
title_number: 7
title_name: "Agriculture"
section_number: "1409.203"
section_name: "Application process."
chapter_name: "COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES"
part_number: "1409"
part_name: "TRADE MITIGATION PROGRAM"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "15 U.S.C. 714b and 714c."
regulatory_source: "83 FR 44176, Aug. 30, 2018, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1409.203 Application process.

(a) A non-profit entity that seeks approval for participation in EDCDP, as specified in the applicable NOCA must submit to the U.S. Department of Agriculture office identified in the NOCA:

(1) The application form;

(2) A copy of the entity's 501(c)(3) tax exempt status letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS);

(3) A copy of the entity's most recent IRS Form-990; and

(4) Any other supporting documents specified in the NOCA.

(b) After CCC has determined that the entity has met all eligibility requirements, the eligible entity may be considered for participation in EDCDP. After approval by CCC, the eligible entity must execute the applicable grant or cooperative agreement presented by CCC.