Funds must be used to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more
cost-effective means of purchasing fuel where fuel cannot be shipped by means
of surface transportation. Not more than 4 percent of the funds made available
under the grant may be used for planning and administrative expenses.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Applicants are limited to
State entities in existence as of November 9, 2000.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Assistance must be used
to improve the cost-effectiveness of fuel purchasing for communities that are
dependent on fuel deliveries by water or air.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Grant applications are
requested in response to a Notice of Funds Availability published in the
Federal Register. Requirements for applications are described in the Federal
Register notice and may be requested from the Agency.
Award Procedure: Grants are awarded
competitively.
Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in Notice
of Funds Availability published in the Federal Register. Applications will be
accepted during the announced application window and awarded at the close of
the window.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Grant
approvals will generally be made within 60 days of the closing date of the
award.
Appeals: Numerical rankings of proposals may be
appealed under dispute resolution procedures for the Rural Utilities Services.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grant
agreements will run for a period of three years. Extensions may be granted.
Funds will be disbursed on request of the Grantee.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Grantee will be required to provide
periodic financial and performance reports.
Audits: Grantee will be required to report in
accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."
Records: Records must be kept as required under
USDA and State regulations.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 12-0400-0-1-452.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $0; FY 02 est
$5,000,000; and FY 03 est Not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Single
grant of $5,000,000 in FY 2001.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
FY 2001 grants will expand existing State program to assist additional
communities finance adequate winter fuel purchases.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) will be published in the Federal Register;
Public Law 106-472; application materials can be requested from agency.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Administrator, Rural
Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250-1500.
Telephone: (202) 720-9540. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Expansion of state fuel purchase revolving loan fund to
finance improved cost effectiveness of fuel purchases for isolated small rural
communities.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Proposals will be selected based on total scores
received on eligibility criteria.
