RURAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES PROGRAMS

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES PROGRAMS
Technical Assistance Grant Programs:
Technical Assistance and Training Grant
and
Solid Waste Management Grant
Application Guide
Fiscal Year 2012
1.2 Authorization
On November 2, 1987, the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) (predecessor of RDUP) published 7 CFR part 1942, subpart J, Technical Assistance and Training Grants, as a final rule in the Federal Register (52 FR 41950) implementing a new grant program. On February 5, 1992, FmHA published 7 CFR part 1942, subpart J, Technical Assistance and Training Grants, as a final rule in the Federal Register (57 FR 4357) revising the regulation to implement another new grant program. In 1994 when RDUP assumed the functions of the Water and Waste Disposal programs from the former FmHA and the Rural Development Administration (RDA), RDUP changed the Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) and Solid Waste Management (SWM) grants regulations from 7 CFR 1942, subpart J, to 7 CFR 1775.
Should any differences result in the interpretation of these guidelines and 7 CFR Part 1775, the regulation will take precedence over information contained in this guide. This guide is to be used in conjunction with 7 CFR Part 1775.
1.3 Available funding for FY 2012
The amount available for Fiscal Year 2012 will be determined when the budget is approved by Congress.
The Technical Assistance Grant Programs Application Guide, FY 2012 1775-2
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1.4 TAT Program Contacts
The Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) staff will administer the TAT Program. We encourage you to contact the WEP staff early in the application process with any questions or ideas concerning your proposal. The staff will answer your questions about the application process and program requirements.
Telephone: 202-720-9589
Fax: 202-690-0649
E-mail: water@wdc.usda.gov
1.5 TAT Resources on the Web
Visit our Web site at http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/tatg.htm