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Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Office of the Director, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351.
Telephone: (301) 504-6780.
Use the same number for FTS.
Contact: Extramural Agreements Division.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Ithaka Harbors, Inc. | $ 7,000 | 2016-04-22 | 2017-04-22 | |
| American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences | $ 87,643 | 2015-08-17 | 2016-02-29 | |
| University Of Arkansas | $ 576,828 | 2009-06-01 | 2014-05-31 | |
| University Of Arkansas | $ 576,828 | 2009-06-01 | 2014-05-31 | |
| Montana State University | $ 10,000 | 2009-05-01 | 2013-09-30 | |
| University Of Arkansas System | $ 613,878 | 2004-06-01 | 2009-05-31 | |
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Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Anyone can use the services.
Publications in the library collection are available through interlibrary loan or photo-reproduction, and the library facilities are open to anyone wishing to use them.
No Restrictions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S.
Territories.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S. Territories.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Apply by letter to the Office of Associate Director, Public Services Division, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 5946; 7 U.S.C. 450b, 450i, 2201, 2202, 2204, 2206, 2244, 2264, 2265, and 3318.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Performance Reports.
No cash reports are required.
The frequency is outlined in the terms of the Agreement.
The frequency is outlined in the terms of the Agreement.
The frequency is outlined in the terms of the Agreement.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1400-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 16 $23,000,000; FY 17 est $24,000,000; and FY 18 est $22,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
'Guide to the Services of the National Agricultural Library.'
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Office of the Director, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Telephone: (301) 504-6780. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Extramural Agreements Division.
Headquarters Office
Kathleen S. Townson, 5601 Sunnyside Ave, MS-5110, Betsville, Maryland 20705 Email: kathleen.townson@ars.usda.gov Phone: (301) 504-1702.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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