1. Regulations
  2. title 7
  3. part 15
  4. subpart A
  5. appendix Appendixto

Appendix to - Appendix to Subpart A of Part 15—List of Federal Financial Assistance From USDA

The types of Federal assistance administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture include but are not limited to the following:

Type of Federal Financial Assistance Authority Administered by the Agricultural Cooperative Service1. Cooperative DevelopmentCooperative Marketing Act of 1926, 7 U.S.C. 451 et seq. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.Administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service2. Federal-State marketing improvement programAgricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Section 204b, 7 U.S.C. 1623(b). Administered by the Agricultural Research Service3. Soil and Water Conservation7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). 4. Animal Productivity7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862; (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). 5. Plant Productivity7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862, (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). 6. Commodity Conversion and Delivery7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). 7. Human Nutrition7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). 8. Integration of Agricultural Systems7 CFR 3015.205(b); Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201); the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 427, 1621) and the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.). Administered by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service9. Price support programs operating through producer associations, cooperatives and other recipients in which the recipient is required to furnish specified benefits to producers (e.g. tobacco, peanuts, cotton, rice, honey, dry edible beans, tung oil, naval stores and soybeans price support programs)Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, 7 U.S.C. 1301-1393; Pub. L. 73-430; Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, 15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.; Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.; Pub. L. 81-439, as amended; Agriculture and Food Act of 1961; Pub. L. 97-98; Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983; Pub. L. 98-180; Agricultural Programs Adjustment Act of 1984; Pub. L. 98-258; Food Security Act of 1985; Pub. L. 99-198. Administered by Cooperative State Research Service10. 1890 Research FacilitiesSec. 1433 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3195. 11. Payments to 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Tuskegee InstituteSec. 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Pub. L. 85-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3222. 12. Cooperative Forestry Research (McIntire-Stennis Act)Cooperative Forestry Research Act of October 10, 1962; Pub. L. 87-788; 16 U.S.C. 582a-582q-7. 13. Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations under Hatch ActHatch Act of 1887, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 361a-361i. 14. Grants for Agricultural Research Competitive Research GrantsSec. 2(b) of Pub. L. 89-106; 7 U.S.C. 450i(b), as amended. 15. Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research GrantsSec. 2(c) of Pub. L. 89-106; 7 U.S.C. 450i(c), as amended. 16. Animal Health and Disease ResearchNational Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, Sec. 1433, Pub. L. 95-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3195. Administered by Extension Service17. Home EconomicsSmith-Lever Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Post-secondary Education Reorganization Act, D.C. Code, Sec. 31-1518; Title V, Rural Development Act of 1972, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2661 et seq. Sec. 14, Title 14, National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Pub. L. 95-113, as amended. 18. 4-H Youth DevelopmentSmith-Lever Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act, D.C. Code, Sec. 31-1518; Title VI, Rural Development Act of 1972, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2661 et seq.; Sections 1425 and 1444, National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Pub. L. 95-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3221, 3175; Pub. L. 96-374, Sec. 1361(c); 7 U.S.C. 301 note; Pub. L. 97-98, Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, sec. 1401. 19. Agricultural and Natural ResourcesSmith-Lever Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act, D.C. Code, Sec. 31-1518; Title V, Rural Development Act of 1972, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2661 et seq.; Sec. 14, National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Pub. L. 95-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.20. Community Resource DevelopmentSmith-Lever Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Reorganization Act, D.C. Code 31-1518; Title V, Rural Development Act of 1972, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2661 et seq.; National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Pub. L. 95-113, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.; Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978; 16 U.S.C. 1671-1676. Administered by Federal Crop Insurance Corporation21. Crop InsuranceFederal Crop Insurance Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1501-1520; Title V of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938; 52 Stat. 31 and Federal Crop Insurance Act of 1980; Pub. L. 96-385 (Sept. 26, 1980); 94 Stat. 1312-1319. Administered by Farmers Home Administration22. Farm Ownership Loans to install or improve recreational facilities or other nonfarm enterprisesSection 302 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1923. 23. Farm Operating Loans to install or improve recreational facilities or other nonfarm enterprisesSec. 312 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1942. 24. Community Facility LoansSec. 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926. 25. Rural Rental Housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families of low incomeSec. 515, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1485. 26. Rural Cooperative HousingSec. 515, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1485. 27. Rural Housing Site LoansSec. 524, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1490d. 28. Farm and Labor Housing LoansSec. 514, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1484. 29. Farm Labor Housing GrantsSec. 516, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1486. 30. Mutual self-help housing grants. (Technical assistance grants)Sec. 523, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1490c. 31. Technical and supervisory assistance grantsSec. 525, Title V, Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1490e. 32. Individual Recreation LoansSec. 304 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1924. 33. Recreation Association LoansSec. 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926. 34. Private enterprise grantsSec. 310(B)(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1932(c). 35. Indian Tribal Land Acquisition LoansPub. L. 91-229, approved April 11, 1970; 25 U.S.C. 488. 36. Grazing Association LoansSec. 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926. 37. Irrigation and Drainage AssociationsSec. 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926. 38. Area development assistance planning grant programSec. 306(a)(11) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(11). 39. Resource conservation and development loansSec. 32(e) of Title III, the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act; 7 U.S.C. 1011(e). 40. Rural Industrial Loan ProgramSec. 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1932. 41. Rural renewal and resource conservation development, land conservation and land utilizationSec. 31-35, Title III, Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act; 7 U.S.C. 1010-1013a. 42. Soil and water conservation, recreational facilities, uses; pollution abatement facilities loansSec. 304 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1924. 43. Watershed protection and flood prevention programSec. 1-12 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1001-1008. 44. Water and Waste Facility Loans and GrantsSec. 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1926. Administered by Food and Nutrition Service45. Food Stamp ProgramThe Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2011-2029. 46. Nutrition Assistance Program for Puerto Rico. This is the Block Grant signoff of the Food Stamp Program for Puerto RicoThe Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended; Sec. 19, 7 U.S.C. 2028. 47. Food Distribution (Food Donation Program). (Direct Distribution Program)Sec. 32, Pub. L. 74-320, 49 Stat. 744 (7 U.S.C. 612c); Pub. L. 75-165. 50 Stat. 323 (15 U.S.C. 713c); secs. 6, 9, 60 Stat. 231, 233, Pub. L. 79-396 (42 U.S.C. 1755, 1758); sec. 416, Pub. L. 81-439, 63 Stat. 1058 (7 U.S.C. 1431); sec. 402, Pub. L. 91-665, 68 Stat. 843 (22 U.S.C. 1922); sec. 210, Pub. L. 84-540, 70 Stat. 202 (7 U.S.C. 1859); sec. 9, Pub. L. 85-931, 72 Stat. 1792 (7 U.S.C. 1431b); Pub. L. 86-756, 74 Stat. 899 (7 U.S.C. 1431 note); sec. 709, Pub. L. 89-321, 79 Stat. 1212 (7 U.S.C. 1446a-1); sec. 3, Pub. L. 90-302, 82 Stat. 117 (42 U.S.C. 1761); secs. 409, 410, Pub. L. 93-288, 88 Stat. 157 (42 U.S.C. 5179, 5189); sec. 2, Pub. L. 93-326, 88 Stat. 286 (42 U.S.C. 1762a); sec. 16, Pub. L. 94-105, 89 Stat. 522 (42 U.S.C. 1766); sec. 1304(a), Pub. L. 95-113, 91 Stat. 980 (7 U.S.C. 612 note); sec. 311, Pub. L. 95-478, 92 Stat. 1533 (42 U.S.C. 3030a); sec. 10, Pub. L. 95-627, 92 Stat. 3623 (42 U.S.C. 1760); Pub. L. 98-8, 97 Stat. 35 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); (5 U.S.C. 301). 48. Food Distribution Program Commodities on Indian ReservationsThe Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, Section 4(b), 7 U.S.C. 2013(b). 49. National School Lunch ProgramNational School Lunch Act, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1751-1760. 50. Special Milk Program for Children (School Milk Program)Child Nutrition Act of 1966, Sec. 3, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1772. 51. School Breakfast ProgramChild Nutrition Act of 1966, Sec. 4, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1773. 52. Summer Food Service Program for ChildrenNational School Lunch Act, Sec. 13, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1761. 53. Child Care Food ProgramNational School Lunch Act, Sec. 17, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1766. 54. Nutrition Education and Training ProgramChild Nutrition Act of 1966, Sec. 19, 42 U.S.C. 1788. 55. Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and ChildrenChild Nutrition Act of 1966, Sec. 17, 42 U.S.C. 1786. 56. Commodity Supplemental Food Program.Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 612c note. 57. Temporary Emergency Food Assistance ProgramTemporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 612c note. 58. State Administrative Expenses for Child NutritionChild Nutrition Act of 1966, Sec. 7, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1776. 59. Nutrition Assistance Program for the Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands. (This is the Block Grant spin-off of the Food Stamp Program for CNMI)Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, 48 U.S.C. 1681 note. Administered by Forest Service60. Permits for use of National Forests and National Grasslands by other than individuals at a nominal or no chargeAct of June 4, 1897, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 551; Sec. 501 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1761; Term Permit Act of March 4, 1915, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 4971, Secs. 3 and 4 of the American Antiquities Act of June 8, 1906, 16 U.S.C. 432; Sec. 32 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1011. 61. Youth Conservation CorpsAct of August 13, 1970, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1701-1706. Note: This is a Federally financed and conducted program on National Forest land providing summer employment to teen-age youth doing conservation work while learning about their natural environment and heritage. Recruitment of recipient youth is without regard to economic, social or racial classification. Policy requires that random selection from the qualified applicant pool be made in a public forum. 62. Job Corps29 U.S.C. 1691-1701. Note: This is a Federally financed and conducted program providing education and skills training to young men and women. The U.S. Department of Labor is entirely responsible for recruiting of recipient youth. 63. Permits for disposal of common varieties of mineral material from lands under the Forest Service jurisdiction for use by other individuals at a nominal or no chargeSecs. 1-4 of the Act of July 31, 1947, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 601-603, 611. 64. Use of Federal land for airportsAirport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended, 49 U.S.C. 2202, 2215. National Forest lands are exempt, Sec. 2215(c). 65. Conveyance of land to States or political subdivisions for widening highways, streets and alleysAct of October 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1089. Forest Road and Trail Act, codified at 16 U.S.C. 532-538. 66. Payment of 25 percent of National Forest receipts to States for schools and roadsAct of May 23, 1908, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 500. 67. Payment to Minnesota from National Forest receipts of a sum based on a formulaSec. 5 of the Act of June 22, 1948, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 577 g-l. 68. Payment of 25 percent of net revenues from Title III, Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act lands to Counties for school and road purposesSec. 33 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1012. 69. Cooperative action to protect, develop, manage and utilize forest resources on State and private landsCooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1976, 16 U.S.C. 2101-2111. 70. Advance of funds for cooperative researchSec. 20 of the Granger-Thye Act of April 24, 1950, 16 U.S.C. 581-1. 71. Grants for support of scientific researchForest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.72. Research CooperationForest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Planning Act of 1974, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 73. Grants to Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire for the purpose of assisting economically disadvantaged citizens over 55 years of ageOlder American Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3056. 74. Senior Community Service Employment, develop, manage and utilize forest resources on State and private landsOlder American Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3056. 75. Cooperative Law Enforcement16 U.S.C. 551a and 553. 76. Forest Utilization and MarketingCooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-313, 16 U.S.C. 1606, 2101-2111. 77. Fire prevention and suppressionCooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-313, Sec. 7, 16 U.S.C. 2106. 78. Assistance to States for tree plantingCooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-313, Secs. 3, 6, 16 U.S.C. 2102, 2105. 79. Technical assistance forest managementCooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-313, Sec. 8, 16 U.S.C. 2107. 80. Extramural Research (Cooperative Agreements and Grants)Range Renewable Resources Act of 1978; Rangeland and Latest Renewable Resources Research Act; 16 U.S.C. 1641-1647. Administered by Food Safety and Inspection Service81. Federal-State Cooperative Agreements and Talmadge-Aiken AgreementsFederal Meat Inspection Act; 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. Talmadge-Aiken Act; 7 U.S.C. 450. Poultry Products Inspection Act; 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.Administered by Office of International Cooperation and Development82. Technical Assistance7 U.S.C. 3291; 22 U.S.C. 2357; 22 U.S.C. 2392. 83. International Training7 U.S.C. 3291; 22 U.S.C. 2357; 22 U.S.C. 2392. 84. Scientific and Technical Exchanges7 U.S.C. 3291. 85. International Research7 U.S.C. 3291. Administered by Soil Conservation Service86. Conservation Technical Assistance to LandusersSec. 1-6 and 17 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, 16 U.S.C. 590a-590f, 590g. 87. Plant Materials ConservationSoil Conservation Act of 1935, Pub. L. 74-46; 49 Stat. 163, 16 U.S.C. 590(a-f). 88. Technical and financial assistance in Watershed Protection and flood preventionWatershed Protection and Flood Protection Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1001-1005, 1007-1008; Flood Control Act, as amended and supplemented; 33 U.S.C. 701; 16 U.S.C. 1606(a) and Sec. 403-405 of the Agriculture Credit Act of 1978; 16 U.S.C. 2203-2205. Flood Prevention: Pub. L. 78-534; 58 Stat. 905; 33 U.S.C. 701(b)(1); Pub. L. 81-516. 89. Technical and financial assistance in Watershed Protection and flood preventionEmergency Operation (216); 68 Stat. 184; 33 U.S.C. 701(b)(1). Watershed Operation: Pub. L. 83-566; 68 Stat. 666:16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.90. Soil SurveySec. 1-6 and 17 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 590a-590f, 590g. 91. Rural Abandoned Mine ProgramSurface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Sec. 406; Pub. L. 95-87, 30 U.S.C. 1236, 91 Stat. 460. 92. Resource Conservation and DevelopmentSoil Conservation Act of 1935; Pub. L. 74-46; Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act; Pub. L. 75-210, as amended, Pub. L. 89-796; Pub. L. 87-703; Pub. L. 91-343; Pub. L. 92-419; Pub. L. 97-98; 95 Stat. 1213; 16 U.S.C. 590a-590f, 590g. 93. Great Plains ConservationSoil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, Pub. L. 74-46, as amended by the Great Plains Act of August 7, 1956; Pub. L. 84-1021, Pub. L. 86-793 approved September 14, 1980. Pub. L. 91-118 approved November 1, 1969; Pub. L. 96-263 approved June 6, 1980; 16 U.S.C. 590a-590f, 590g.
[53 FR 48506, Dec. 1, 1988, as amended at 68 FR 51341, Aug. 26, 2003]

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 29 U.S.C. 794.