7 CFR § 1709.114 - Application process.

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title: "7 CFR § 1709.114 - Application process."
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part_name: "ASSISTANCE TO HIGH ENERGY COST COMMUNITIES"
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# 1709.114 Application process.

The RUS will request applications for high energy cost grants on a competitive basis by posting a FOA on *www.Grant.gov.* The FOA will establish the amount of funds available, the application package contents and additional requirements, the availability of application materials, high energy cost community eligibility benchmarks, selection criteria and weights, priority considerations, deadlines and procedures for submitting applications. This information will also be made available in the RUS High Energy Cost Grant program application guide and the RUS High Energy Cost Grant program website.

[83 FR 45032, Sept. 5, 2018]