assure that the intended use of the facility lies within the mission of USDA. Reports prepared by review teams are reviewed internally to ensure that they adequately address these issues. Grant proposals submitted to CSREES after the on-site visit are reviewed by CSREES faculty and staff for adherence to approved plans and Federal regulations, project accomplishments, and allow ability of costs. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises_Short Term Lending Program 231 DOT, its grantees, recipients, their contractors and subcontractors. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The lines of credit are issued in support of transportation related contracts. Transportation related means a contract for the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any of the Nation's modes of transportation with any public or commercial provider of transportation or any Federal, State or local transportation agency. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The recipient of a line of credit must be a certified DBE, minority-owned business enterprise or women-owned business enterprise. These certifications must be performed under DOT guidelines, 49 CFR Part 26. All firms certified by the Small Business Administration as 8(a) firms are eligible to participate in the Lending program. Beneficiary Eligibility: Minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises.
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