| This notice is issued to allow applicants 
				sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their 
				applications, and give the Agency time to process applications 
				within FY 2021. Successful applications will be selected by the 
				Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that 
				allowance may ultimately be made available through 
				appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses 
				incurred in developing their applications. 
 DATES: Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural 
				Development State Office for the State where the Project is 
				located. Complete applications may be offered in paper or 
				electronic format to the appropriate Rural Development State 
				Office and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on March 31, 
				2021.
 
 Please visit the USDA Rural Development
				
				Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSAs) Page and the 
				Illinois State Office
				
				Contact Page for more information.
 
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