7 CFR § 1774.15 - Selection Criteria.

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title: "7 CFR § 1774.15 - Selection Criteria."
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chapter_name: "RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 1774.15 Selection Criteria.

Projects will be selected based primarily on the funding priorities in 7 CFR 1780.17. The Program Official discretionary points stated in 7 CFR1780.17 (e) can also include consideration of the following criteria:

(a) Systems with limited resources.

(b) Smallest systems with lowest incomes.

(c) Funds availability.