for housing low and very low income families and may be sold to families, nonprofit organizations, public agencies and cooperatives eligible for assistance under any Section of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, or under any other law which provides financial assistance. Sites developed with Section 523 loans must be for housing to be built by the self-help method. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must furnish evidence of the following: (1) Market analysis showing need for such services; (2) legal capacity to borrow funds and develop land for sale; (3) a sound budget; and (4) general project description. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Environmental impact assessment and environmental impact statements are required for this program. 187 This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: The application will be in the form of a letter to the Rural Development Manager of the Rural Development
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