Grants may be made at such time as the nominated area has been designated and such other prerequisites as USDA shall determine have been met, including but not limited to:
"The grantee certifies that it and all direct or substantial subrecipients are in compliance and will continue to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, executive orders and other generally applicable requirements, including those contained in 7 CFR part 25, 2 CFR part 200 , and 2 CFR chapter IV and any agreement to meet funding conditions, in effect at the time of the grant or as subsequently amended."
7 C.F.R. §25.603