---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 3415.3"
title: "7"
number: "3415.3"
heading: "Eligibility requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/3415.3"
---

# §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)](#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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 7 U.S.C. 5921.

### Source

Source: 58 FR 65647, Dec. 15, 1993, unless otherwise noted.