# 7 CFR § 4290.310: Contents of application

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-4290.310

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 4290.310
- **Heading:** Contents of application
- **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

Each Applicant must submit a complete application, including the following:
(a) Management team experience. The Applicant must provide information generally as to the background, capability, education, reputation and training of its management team, including general partners, managers, officers, key personnel, and investment committee and governing board members. The Applicant also must provide information specifically on these individuals' qualifications and reputation in the areas of Community Development Finance and/or Relevant Capital Finance, including the impact of these individuals' activities in these areas.
(b) Amount of Regulatory Capital. The Applicant must indicate the amount of Regulatory Capital it has raised or proposes to raise, which amount must satisfy the requirements of § 4290.210(a) of this part, unless the Applicant indicates that it has raised or proposes to raise at least $2,500,000 and is applying for an exception pursuant to § 4290.210(b) of this part and includes in its application—
(1) A showing of special circumstances and good cause for the exception:
(2) Will satisfy all eligibility criteria for licensing as a RBIC as set forth in § 4290.390(a) of this part, except the capital requirement specified in paragraph (a)(1) of that section, as determined solely by the Agency;
(3) Has a viable business plan reasonably projecting profitable operations; and
(4) Has a reasonable timetable for achieving Regulatory Capital in an amount that satisfies the requirements of § 4290.210(a) of this part.
(c) Comprehensive business plan. The Applicant must submit a comprehensive business plan covering at least a five-year period, addressing the specific items described in § 4290.320, and which demonstrates that the Applicant has the capacity to operate successfully as a RBIC.

## 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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