{"data":{"id":"us/7-cfr-3430.903","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"7 CFR 3430.903","heading":"Eligibility.","body":"Applications may be submitted by either:\n(a) Public or private nonprofit community colleges, or\n(b) Advanced technological centers, either of which must:\n(1) Be located in a rural area (see definition in § 3430.902);\n(2) Have been in existence as of June 18, 2008;\n(3) Participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research;\n(4) Have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and\n(5) Have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.","path":["Title 7—Agriculture","Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture","CHAPTER XXXIV—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE","PART 3430—COMPETITIVE AND NONCOMPETITIVE NON-FORMULA FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS—GENERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS","Subpart M—New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-7.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:01Z","sha256":"0cd2d9ded026725df3d8c53a29193326823189c2e708d57c40b5928a1000bb0b","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/7-cfr-3430.902","next":"us/7-cfr-3430.904"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}