7 CFR § 4284.1052 - Notification of unsuccessful applicants.

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title: "7 CFR § 4284.1052 - Notification of unsuccessful applicants."
title_number: 7
title_name: "Agriculture"
section_number: "4284.1052"
section_name: "Notification of unsuccessful applicants."
chapter_name: "RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
part_number: "4284"
part_name: "GRANTS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301 and 7 U.S.C. 1989.Subpart F also issued under 7 U.S.C 1932(e)."
regulatory_source: "62 FR 42387, Aug. 7, 1997, unless otherwise noted."
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# 4284.1052 Notification of unsuccessful applicants.

Applicants whose applications are not eligible for financial assistance or did not score high enough to be funded will be notified as soon as it is practicable. The notification will be in writing using an Adverse Decision Letter. This letter will outline the reason(s) for the Agency's decision and what dispute resolution alternatives the Applicant has. (See also 7 CFR part 11.)