---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 1980.1015"
title: "7"
number: "1980.1015"
heading: "Applications."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/1980.1015"
---

# §1980.1015. Applications.


In addition to the application material specific to the applicable program identified in [§ 1980.1002](/cfr/7/1980.1002.md), each applicant seeking funding under this subpart must provide the information specified in [paragraphs (a) through (f)](#a..f) of this section.

- (a) A Strategic Economic and Community Development application form (Form RD 1980-88);
- (b) A description of the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the Plan is to be implemented;
- (c) Documentation that the Plan was developed through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders in the jurisdiction of the Plan, including the participation of combinations of stakeholders;
- (d) Documentation that the Plan demonstrates leveraging of the applicable region's assets to support the Plan;
- (e) Documentation indicating whether or not the Plan includes monetary or non-monetary contributions from strategic partners; and
- (f) **Documentation that the Plan contains—**
  - (1) Clear, measurable performance objectives with action steps for implementation; and
  - (2) **The ability to track progress toward meeting the Plan's objectives.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[85 FR 59394, Sept. 22, 2020]

### Source

Source: 80 FR 28816, May 20, 2015, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989. Subpart E also issued under 7 U.S.C. 1932(a).

### Amendments

[85 FR 59394, Sept. 22, 2020]