25 CFR §286.12
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Applications shall be on a form prescribed by the Assistant Secretary which shall at the minimum include:
- (a)Total capital requirement, including operating capital required until such time as the cash generated from operations will be sufficient to make the enterprise self-sustaining.
- (b)Amount of total financing required as well as what is obtainable from other sources, including the applicant's personal resources, and a statement of terms and conditions under which any borrowed portion is obtainable.
- (c)Capital deficiency, which will be the basis for the amount of grant requested.
- (d)Pro forma balance sheets and operating statements showing estimated expenses, income and net profit from operations for three years following receipt of the requested grant.
- (e)Annual operating statements and balance sheets, audited if available, for the prior two years or applicable years for enterprises already in operation.
- (f)Current financial statements, consisting of a balance sheet and operating statement.
- (g)A plan of operation which shall be acceptable to the lender making the loan and the Assistant Secretary.