administrative ventures which indicate an ability to perform responsibility in this field of housing application packaging. (2) legally obligate itself to administer grant funds, provide adequate account of the expenditure of such funds, and comply with RHS regulations; (3) if the organization is a private nonprofit corporation: (a) is organized under State and local laws. (b) is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (c) has as one of its purposes assisting very-low- and low-income families to obtain affordable housing; and (d) comply with the administrative requirements in RD Instruction 1944-B, other RHS policies and regulations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Grantees shall submit SF-424 "Application for Federal Assistance" and other material requested by the Agency. Grantees must submit packages for SFH loans/grants to the appropriate RD office servicing the designated county and/or colonials. All other packages are submitted to the appropriate district office. The forms and coordination of packaging activities should be made with the appropriate district and county offices. Award Procedure: Awards are made by the State Director. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The determination is made by the State Director. Grantees must attend training each year in order to qualify
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