42 U.S.C. § 9811. Limitation on assistance

No financial assistance shall be provided under this part unless the Secretary determines that—

1. (1)
   (1)any cooperative association receiving assistance has a minimum of fifteen active members, a majority of which are low-income rural persons;
2. (2)
   (2)adequate technical assistance is made available and committed to the programs being supported;
3. (3)
   (3)such financial assistance will materially further the purposes of this part; and
4. (4)
   (4)the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being met.