U.S. Code > Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare > CHAPTER 105—COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I—COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT > Part B—Special Rural Programs > § 9811. Limitation on assistance

§ 9811. Limitation on assistance

No financial assistance shall be provided under this part unless the Secretary determines that—
(1) any cooperative association receiving assistance has a minimum of fifteen active members, a majority of which are low-income rural persons;
(2) adequate technical assistance is made available and committed to the programs being supported;
(3) such financial assistance will materially further the purposes of this part; and
(4) the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being met.