4284.15—Performance reviews.
(a)
USDA will incorporate performance criteria in grant award documentation and will regularly evaluate the progress and performance of grant awardees.
(b)
USDA may elect to suspend or terminate a grant in all or part, or funding of a particular workplan activity, but nevertheless fund the remainder of a request for an advance or reimbursement, as applicable, where USDA has determined:
(1)
That the grantee or subrecipient of grant funds has demonstrated insufficient progress in complying with the terms of the grant agreement;
(2)
There is reason to believe that other sources of joint funding have not been or will not be forthcoming on a timely basis; or
(3)
Such other cause as USDA identifies in writing to the grantee (including but not limited to the use of Federal grant funds for ineligible purposes).