2 CFR 400 – NRCS SPECIFIC APPROVED EXCEPTIONS
NRCS has received approval, pursuant to 2 CFR 415.1(e), to establish the following two alternative exceptions to the requirement for competition in discretionary grants and cooperative agreements:
- To engage the CESU Network to address specific research or analytical needs to support the agency mission.
- Outreach efforts, projects, and unique opportunities to reduce and remove historical, economic, and cultural barriers to USDA programs and agency workforce.