# 7 CFR § 4290.300: When and how to apply for a RBIC License

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.300

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 4290.300
- **Heading:** When and how to apply for a RBIC License
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture > CHAPTER XLII—RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE > PART 4290—RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY (“RBIC”) PROGRAM > Subpart D—Application and Approval Process for RBIC Licensing

## Text

(a) Notice of Funds Availability (“NOFA”). The Agency will publish a NOFA in the Federal Register advising potential applicants of the availability of funds for the RBIC program and inviting the submission of applications. The NOFA may specify limitations, special rules, procedures, and restrictions for a particular funding round. When submitting its application, an Applicant must comply with both this part 4290 and any requirements specified in the NOFA, including the opening and closing dates for submission of an application.
(b) Application form. An Applicant must apply for a RBIC license using an appropriate application packet provided by the Agency. Upon receipt of a completed application packet, the Agency may request clarifying or technical information on the materials submitted as part of the application.
[69 FR 32204, June 8, 2004, as amended at 76 FR 80222, Dec. 23, 2011]

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 4290.10 § 4290.10 Description of the Rural Business Investment Company Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.10.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.15 § 4290.15 Leveraged and Non-leveraged Rural Business Investment Companies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.15.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.20 § 4290.20 Legal basis and applicability of this part 4290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.20.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.30 § 4290.30 Amendments to Act and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.30.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.40 § 4290.40 How to read this part 4290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.40.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.45 § 4290.45 Responsibility for implementing this part 4290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.45.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.50 § 4290.50 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.50.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.300 § 4290.300 When and how to apply for a RBIC License.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.300.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.310 § 4290.310 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.310.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.320 § 4290.320 Contents of comprehensive business plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.320.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.330 § 4290.330 Guarantee fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.330.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.340 § 4290.340 Evaluation and selection—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.340.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.350 § 4290.350 Eligibility and completeness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.350.md)
- [7 CFR § 4290.360 § 4290.360 Initial review of Applicant's management team's qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.360.md)

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