APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: All proposals/solicitations are published in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Formal proposals should be submitted to the Office of Extramural Programs, CSREES, as outlined in the solicitation of applications. Application procedures are contained in the program regulations and required forms are contained in the Grant Application Kit. This program is subject to the regulatory provisions of USDA, 7 CFR Part 3015, et seq., and all successor regulations. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by CSREES staff members with the assistance and advice of peer panels of qualified educators, administrators, industrialists, and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the fields covered by the proposals. Proposals are supported in order of merit to the extent permitted by available funds. Grant payments may be made by the electronic transfer system, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check. Deadlines: All deadlines are announced in the Federal Register. The deadline for submission of fiscal year 2000 proposals is February 14, 2000. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Dollar-for-dollar matching funds from non-Federal sources is required.
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