[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 15]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR3415.3]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
  CHAPTER XXXIV--COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION 
                   SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 3415_BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
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                            Subpart A_General
 
Sec. 3415.3  Eligibility requirements.

    (a) Except where otherwise prohibited by law, any public or private 
research or educational institution or organization shall be eligible to 
apply for and to receive a grant award under this part, provided that 
the applicant qualifies as a responsible grantee under the criteria set 
forth in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) To qualify as responsible, an applicant must meet the following 
standards as they relate to a particular project:
    (1) Adequate financial resources for performance, the necessary 
experience, organizational and technical qualifications, and facilities, 
or a firm commitment, arrangement, or ability to obtain same (including 
by proposed subagreements);
    (2) Ability to comply with the proposed or required completion 
schedule for the project;
    (3) Satisfactory record of integrity, judgment, and performance, 
including, in particular, any prior performance under grants or 
contracts from the Federal government;
    (4) Adequate financial management system and audit procedures that 
provide efficient and effective accountability and control of all funds, 
property, and other assets; and
    (5) Otherwise be qualified and eligible to receive a grant under the 
applicable laws and regulations.
    (c) Any applicant who is determined to be not responsible will be 
notified in writing of such finding and the basis therefor.