---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 3430.903"
title: "7"
number: "3430.903"
heading: "Eligibility."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/3430.903"
---

# §3430.903. Eligibility.


Applications may be submitted by either:

- (a) Public or private nonprofit community colleges, or
- (b) **Advanced technological centers, <I>either of which must—**
  - (1) Be located in a rural area (see definition in [§ 3430.902](/cfr/7/3430.902.md));
  - (2) Have been in existence as of June 18, 2008;
  - (3) Participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research;
  - (4) Have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and
  - (5) Have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 74 FR 45973, Sept. 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3316; Pub. L. 106-107 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)

### Source

Source: 74 FR 45740, Sept. 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.