An Intermediary may receive REDL funds only when it has a pre-approved Ultimate Recipient and Project that have an immediate need for the Zero-Interest Loan. REDL funds may only be used by the Intermediary to make a Zero-Interest Loan to the Ultimate Recipient to finance financially viable economic development or job creation Projects in a Rural Area. Funds may only be used to provide the following assistance:
(a)
Start-Up Venture costs, including, but not limited to financing fixed assets such as real estate, buildings (new or existing), equipment, or working capital;
(d)
Technical Assistance;
(e)
Project feasibility studies;
(f)
Advanced Telecommunications services and computer networks for medical, educational, and job training services;
(g)
Other Projects eligible under § 4280.21; or
(h)
Community Facilities Projects.