(a) A private voluntary organization, a nonprofit agricultural organization or cooperative, a nongovernmental organization, a colleges or university, or any other private entity is eligible to submit an application under this part to become a recipient under the Food for Progress Program. CCC will set forth specific eligibility information, including any factors or priorities that will affect the eligibility of an applicant or application for selection, in the full text of the applicable notice of funding opportunity posted on the U.S. Government website for grant opportunities.

(b) Applicants, recipients, and subrecipients must comply with policies established by CCC pursuant to 2 CFR 400.2(a), and with the requirements in 2 CFR 400.2(b), regarding conflicts of interest.

[81 FR 62605, Sept. 12, 2016, as amended at 84 FR 45059, Aug. 28, 2019]