### Question
How does AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM define competitive program?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7614*, **competitive program** is defined as:

> given the term in subsection (f)(1) of section 6971 of this title (as added by section 7511(a)(4)).[1](#7614_1_target)


#### (4) Competitive program critical base funding


The term "competitive program critical base funding" means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for competitive programs for fiscal year 2006, as appropriate.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7614*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER I-PRIORITIES, SCOPE, REVIEW, AND COORDINATION OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION**

