How to apply...
Application Procedure:
In FY 01, the section 533 program will be awarded through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announced in the Federal Register December 6, 2000. The NOFA application period is 90 days from the date of the announcement. The NOFA deadline is March 26, 2001.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Award is made by the Rural Development State Director.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.