Multiple applications deemed ineligible. Most recently, she served as the Mayoral Aide for Economic Development for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska where she focused on workforce training and small business development programs. If evaluation criteria are listed on the Table of Contents and then specifically and individually addressed in narrative form, it is not necessary to include an information sheet. on Maximum score of ten points. At a minimum, the following should be discussed. Applicants will score higher by demonstrating strong support from potential beneficiaries and formal evidence of intent to coordinate with other developmental organizations. Dirksen Londrigan is committed to working with rural communities to bring investments to every corner of Illinois to support local and regional initiatives to power economic development and grow local economies. documents in the last year, 494 The application must indicate whether the personnel expected to perform the tasks are full/part-time employees of the organization or are contract personnel. Applications from federally recognized Indian Tribes are not subject to this requirement. After graduation, Greenfield worked as an urban planner and real estate developer. Start Printed Page 25372 At a minimum, please provide information for FY 2018 to FY 2022 awards. has no substantive legal effect. Prior to coming to USDA RD, Brian worked for a local banking institution as a commercial lending officer for more than 15 years. While at Fahe, Tom was the principal author of the 502 Direct Packaging Demonstration with USDA. Clifton Warren, Jr. was raised on a family farm in Greene County, Alabama. 1. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications. Awards for technical assistance and training under this Notice are classified as a Categorical Exclusion under to 7 CFR 1970.53(b), and usually do not require any additional documentation. The applicant must verify that all matching funds are available during the grant performance period and provide documentation with the application in accordance with requirements identified in Section D.2.b.8. (d) Objectives and timetable established for the next reporting period. USDA and our public and private partners are connecting rural residents to the global economy by: You have JavaScript disabled. Benancio Cano Jr., USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Texas. Title Page. He has a masters degree in Rural Sociology from Iowa State University and a bachelors degree from Loras College. (1) Applicants should make this certification within their application with this statement in the application: [INSERT NAME OF APPLICANT] certifies that the United States has not obtained an unsatisfied judgment against its property, is not delinquent on the payment of Federal income taxes, or any Federal debt, and will not use grant funds to pay any judgments obtained by the United States. A separate signature relating to this certification is not required. In addition to the items in 7 CFR 4284.510(c)(3), this must discuss the percentage of work that will be performed among organizational staff, consultants, or other contractors. He has over 25 years of service to his country, including three years in the US Army and 22 years at FSA. Growing up in Peasco, New Mexico I learned at an early age how important it is to take care of our Earth because we depended on the earth to grow food for . Executive Order (E.O.) Completed applications must be submitted electronically by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, June 26, 2023, through Since then, he has served on various non-profit organization Boards and assisted them with Rural Development funds for their projects in Sussex County. https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices. Provided by the Applicant. Regional Administrators lead HUDs 10 Regional Offices that directly serve state and local organizations. Submitted comments may not be available to be read until the agency has approved them. He started with the agency in 2002 as a Loan Specialist in the Canton, NY field office. Media contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has offered farmer-driven, grassroots grants and education programs that have . For example, applicants may consider the following as it relates to their specific work: housing cooperatives (number of units created or preserved); worker cooperatives (number of jobs created, number of employee-owned positions created); consumer cooperatives (number of people with access to groceries, renewable energy services); shared services cooperatives (number of businesses with access to affordable products or services, joint marketing, distribution channels); real estate cooperatives (number of community members invested in their community, number of real estate properties created or saved). in Financial Economics. If the applicant's State has a SPOC, then a copy of the application must be submitted for review. (833) 2561665 or (202) 6907442; or. (a) They must be spent on eligible expenses during the grant period. Grants.gov Valdez continue to operate the family farm and ranch he was raised on with his wife and children. (c) They must be spent in advance or as a pro-rata portion of grant funds being spent. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. every state and county in the nation. Upon his graduation, Adkins took a position with the FSA. The documentation must be included in Appendix A of the application and will not count towards the 40-page limitation. Scott recently traveled to Kenya and Israel to learn about international trade issues as a member of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program Class of 2020. Director of State Operations for Rural Development. This discussion must also include matching funds and other eligibility requirements. Under Secretary for Rural Development - Wikipedia documents in the last year, by the Energy Department DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). The applicant must include an explanation of this policy in the application, or the contributions will not be considered as eligible matching funds. Persistent poverty counties are defined in Section 736 as any county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and 20072011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. The eligible population in persistent poverty counties includes any county seat of any persistent poverty county that has a population that does not exceed the authorized population limit by more than 10 percent. In addition, Representative Jackson was appointed to serve on Governor Jared Polis Economic Stabilization & Growth Council to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. (h) Grant. Grants.gov. Undertakings. If the applicant's State has not established a SPOC, applications may be submitted directly to the Agency. WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint eight U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and three Rural Development (RD) State Directors. Grants.gov. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through electronic version on GPOs govinfo.gov. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. documents in the last year, 422 A lock (b) Applicants must certify that it has not been debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. The Agency will check the Do Not Pay system at the time of application and prior to funding any grant award to determine if the applicant has been debarred or suspended. John earned his Ph.D. in Education from Kent State University. Further information regarding SAM registration and the UEI can be found in this notice. Applications that cannot be fully funded may be offered partial funding at the Agency's discretion. The application template provides specific, detailed instructions for each item of a complete application. Applications must be submitted electronically. He enjoys sharing time with his three children and four grandchildren. (B) Please describe specific project(s) when addressing items 15 of paragraph (b) of criteria in this notice. Please list the name of the Federal grant program(s), the amount(s), and the date(s) of funding received. WASHINGTON Today, President Joe Biden announced that he has appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security: These regional appointees will be critical to the Presidents efforts to rebuild communities most impacted by the pandemic, the economic recovery, and climate change. Instructions for obtaining the UEI are available at A lock Paperwork Reduction Act. documents in the last year, 931 This information is now collected through the applicant's registration or annual recertification in on Notice of Funding Opportunity. These positions do not require Senate confirmation. (k) USDA Rural Development State Director. President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, EPA, and A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. through the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications. Applicants will score higher by demonstrating that future support will result in long-term sustainability of the Center, including the fostering of in-house personnel development in order to provide services. Administrator Discretionary Points It appears that you have attempted to comment on this document before Kelly has enjoyed a long career serving the farmers and ranchers of Texas. Please enable JavaScript to use this feature. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Proposal Narrative. Incomplete applications will be ineligible to compete for funds. He began his FSA career in October of 1994 as a County Operations Trainee, in 1995 he served as the Starr County CED until 2002 when he became the District Director for the southern area of Texas overseeing 14 county offices and 2 farm loan offices. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS [FR Doc. DES MOINES, Iowa, Apr. Arlisa earned her degree in Business Administration at Middle Tennessee State University. The description(s) should be addressed under proposal narrative criterion in 7 CFR 4284.510(c)(5)(vii) utilizing the specific requirements of technical assistance and other services in Section E.1(b) of this notice. Intergovernmental Review. In addition, all recipients of Federal financial assistance are required to report information about first tier subawards and executive compensation in accordance with 2 CFR part 170. If your application is evaluated, but not funded, it will not be carried forward into the competition for any subsequent fiscal year program funding. Satisfactory performance includes being up to date on all financial and performance reports as prescribed in the grant award, and current on all tasks and timeframes for utilizing grant and matching funds as approved in the work plan and budget. Purpose of the Program. USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and documents in the last year, 1407 She led rural development initiatives throughout a 12- county servicing area by formulating objectives and allocating the necessary resources available to effectively implement residential, business, commercial and profit/non-profit loan and grant making authorities for direct and guaranteed lending programs available from USDA. section of this notice. Counts are subject to sampling, reprocessing and revision (up or down) throughout the day. A System for Award Management (SAM) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and expiration date under the applicant eligibility discussion in the proposal narrative must be provided. Please review the This will improve economic opportunities as well as enhance the environment and living conditions which will help these communities prosper. 05/01/2023, 258 Emily Cole has been appointed FSA State Executive Director for Connecticut. Start Printed Page 25371 (7) Grant funds may be used to pay for 95 percent of the cost of establishing and operating centers for rural cooperative development when the applicant is a college identified as a 1994 Institution for purposes of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as defined by 7 U.S.C. (a) She grew up on a small family farm outside the small town of Bricelyn, Minnesota and graduated with a degree in design and human development from Minnesota State University Mankato. Michele Weaver has been appointed RD State Director in Utah. Performance Evaluation Criteria. Building on Two Decades of Partnership: HAC & the New Mexico Mortgage Finance HAC Submits Comments on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Public Inspection page Relevant information about this document from Regulations.gov provides additional context. Applicants may also include any performance outcomes from a FY 2022 RCDG award. Applicants must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and notice requirements before the grant award will be funded. Technical Assistance and Other Services. i.e., Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants. One of those projects, the West Rehoboth Sewer project was the second largest project funded ever by the USDA at that time. Otherwise, it is required as described at 7 CFR 4284.510(c)(5)(ii). (c) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117328, Division E, Title VII, Sections 744 and 745 provide that any corporation that has been convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the past 24 months or that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, is not eligible for financial assistance provided with funds appropriated by this Act, unless a Federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. Applicants not selected for funding, will be notified in writing via postal or electronic mail and informed of any review and appeal rights. Funding Opportunity Title: the value of the goods and/or services. State Directors lead offices that offer grants, loans, and loan. (f) They cannot include other Federal grants unless provided by authorizing legislation. Maximum score of ten points. The OFR/GPO partnership is committed to presenting accurate and reliable Universities must verify the goods and services they are providing to the project as a cash match and the verification must be approved by the appropriate approval official ( Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done. (d) Applicants must provide a valid UEI in its application, unless determined exempt under 2 CFR 25.110. (1) Discussion of local support should include previous and/or expected local support and plans for coordinating with other developmental organizations in the proposed service area, or with state and local government institutions. (g) The maximum number of points available is 110. They bring deep expertise in their issue areas as well as critical relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local leaders. RBCSRCDG2023. These can be useful The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities: 1. The Agency will make this determination at its sole discretion. Benancio Cano, Jr. is a native of Pharr, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. Official websites use .gov Linda Delgado was appointed to senior adviser in the office of the secretary. The UEI is assigned by SAM and replaces the formerly known Dun & Bradstreet DUNS Number. Successful applicants must comply with requirements identified in Section F of this notice. 202308761 Filed 42523; 8:45 am], updated on 4:15 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023, updated on 8:45 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023. All of these services help to expand economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for rural residents. Prior to her time with CDI Contractors, Jill worked in manufacturing as a Project Manager with Cummins Engine, after which she joined Ford Motor Company as a Quality Engineer, focusing on improving processes and part quality at supplier plants. $266,667 (total project cost) .25 (maximum percentage of matching funds requirement) = $66,667 (matching funds requirement). Please provide qualitative methods of evaluation. https://ruralhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/usamap.jpg, https://Ruralhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HACLogo_horizontal-1.png, USDA Rural Development State Directors Named. Michele Weaver brings a broad background of experience with her as RDs newest Utah State Director. Mail: A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Inaugural Texoma Rural Mental Health Conference The Rural Development Administration (RDA) was a USDA agency established by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. Fax: Example: corresponding to the proposed grant performance period or to specific dates within the specified time frame), and The application must include no more than a one-year grant performance period, or it will not be considered for funding. The Under Secretary is appointed by the President of the United States with the consent of the United States . The farm is primarily a row-crop operation in a corn and soybean rotation,but also includes hay and silage production. In this Issue, Documents The Agency will review, evaluate, and score applications received in response to this notice based on the provisions found in 7 CFR 4284.511, 7 CFR 4284.512, 7 CFR 4284.513 and as indicated in this notice. Applications that request funds for a period beginning after January 1, 2024, will not be considered for funding. Brian is a lifelong New Yorker, originally from rural Peterboro, NY and currently resides in Lisbon, NY. publication in the future. He has been married to his wife Nancy for 38 years and has two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 202509410; or, (b) 4. Reporting. (G) Total number of jobs saved as a result of assistance. He made similar agricultural market study tours to Vietnam with the Illinois Farm Bureau and to Germany with the German American Chamber of Commerce. These tools are designed to help you understand the official document For complete information about, and access to, our official publications USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors, More, Better, and New Market Opportunities. Many states have established a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to facilitate this consultation. Type of Assistance Instrument: ADDRESSES This table identifies State Directors for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development offices named by the Biden Administration as of December 5, 2022. This prototype edition of the Other Submission Requirements. HILLSDALE U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's state director for Michigan visited Hillsdale Hospital Tuesday, April 25, for a tour of the main campus and to record an episode of "Rural Health Rising," the hospital's rural health care-focused podcast with a growing national audience. Greenman joins USDA after serving as Executive Director for the Westside Economic Alliance (WEA). www.grants.gov, saved, estimates should be based only on actual jobs that would have been lost if the organization did not receive RCDG funding or actual jobs that would have been lost without assistance from the organization. Address to Request Application Package. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Provided by the Applicant. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at 7 CFR 4284.513(f). WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint six U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors. The UEI number must be associated with the correct tax identification number of the RCDG applicant. (c) Weaver has experience working as a small business owner, spent time in the banking industry and non-profit sector. 2. Representative Jackson also has an extensive history of serving communities in both Aurora and Denver. Instructions for obtaining the UEI are available at Announcement Type: Arlisa Armstrong has spent nearly three decades working in rural development. Regional offices also handle evaluation of community applications for FEMA funding for public assistance, hazard mitigation assistance, and preparedness grants. Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The summary must not exceed two pages. Indirect costs. Official websites use .gov Applicants that are universities or parent organizations should demonstrate that there is a separate board of directors for the Center. A native Arkansan, Jill Floyd joins USDA after previously serving as the Director of Community and Client Engagement with Little Rock based CDI Contractors, a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. Applicants that are an established legal cooperative business will score higher on this criterion. The applicant must expressly undertake to do the following: (A) Take all practicable steps to develop continuing sources of financial support for the Center, particularly from sources in the private sector; (B) Make arrangements for the activities by the nonprofit institution operating the Center to be monitored and evaluated; and. Brian served on the USDA RD Community Economic Development task team in Washington D.C. in 2013/14 and in 2020 became the Associate Enterprise Director for New York. Notice of Funding Opportunity for Rural Cooperative Development Grants https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html The USDA Rural Development State Office will review applications to determine if they are eligible for assistance based on requirements in 7 CFR part 4284, subparts A and F, this notice, and other applicable Federal regulations. The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping individuals and businesses start, expand, or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers. From 2009 to 2015, she had a lead role in the Missouri state response to natural disasters as the Deputy Director for the Department of Public Safety, including the devasting Joplin tornado in 2011, the prolonged flooding in 2011, drought relief efforts in 2012, and historic ice storms in 2009. When calculating jobs rendition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov does not The clarifications provided below are in addition to, and do not replace the guidance provided in 7 CFR 4284.513. The RCDG program application template, copies of necessary forms and samples are available at corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. 2. A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Submission Dates and Times. This provision expanded the current 50,000 population limit to 55,000 for only county seats located in persistent poverty counties. A chart or table should be provided to describe all matching funds being committed to the project. He serves as the Kendall Grundy County Farm Bureau president after leadingthe two counties through the complicated process of merging their memberships. e.g., Email: program.intake@usda.gov. Verification of valid hemp licenses will occur at the time of award. In 2011, the Joplin Police Department recognized Spillars for her work leading the successful round-the-clock effort to account for those reported missing after the Joplin tornado. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. SAM.gov Standard Form (SF) 424, Application for Federal Assistance. For a list of States that maintain a SPOC, please see the White House website: tracking number. Our programs help provide the capital, training, education and entrepreneurial skills that can help those living in rural areas start and grow businesses or find jobs in agricultural markets and in the bio-based economy. informational resource until the Administrative Committee of the Federal A match of at least 25 percent (5 percent for 1994 Institutions) of the total project cost is required for the application. Applications must include electronic signatures. Matching Funds. If two applications are submitted (regardless of the applicant's name) that include the same Executive Director and/or advisory boards or committees of an existing center, both applications will be determined ineligible for funding. Federal Award Notices. of this notice for a description of the proposal evaluation criteria. (a) This must include page numbers for each component of the application. To reduce duplication, descriptions of specific projects and their impacts, outcomes, and roles can be discussed once under criterion (b) or (c) of this notice. Certification. She became president of the Iowa division of Rottlund Homes in 2007 and most recently served as president of Colby Interests, a real estate firm based in Des Moines, Iowa.