(a)  Facilitating  contacts  for the applicant with state, federal, or
local agencies, individuals or corporations responsible  for  processing
and reviewing grant applications;
  (b)  Arranging conferences to clarify the interest and requirements of
any such  agency,  individual  or  corporation  with  respect  to  grant
applications;
  (c)  Considering  with  the  agency,  individual  or  corporation  the
feasibility  of  consolidating  hearings  and  data  required   of   the
applicant;
  (d)  Assisting  the  applicant in the resolution of outstanding issues
identified by the agency, individual or  corporation,  including  delays
experienced in application review; and
  (e)  Coordinating  federal,  state  and local grant application review
actions and assistance programs to the extent practicable.
Structure New York Laws
Article 19-F - Rural Affairs Act
482 - State Office of Rural Affairs.
483 - General Functions, Powers and Duties.
484 - Assistance of Other State Agencies.
485 - Functions, Powers and Duties of Other Departments and State Agencies.
486 - Comprehensive Grant Information.
487 - Implementation of Services.
488 - Participation of Federal and Local Agencies, Individuals and Corporations.
489 - Temporary Assignment or Permanent Transfer of Personnel.