Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act authorizes grants to support rural economic development and community building.
The Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to qualified private or nonprofit organizations for rural economic development and community building. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and cooperatives with significant ties to rural areas. Grant funds can be used for activities such as training local staff, identifying technical consultants, facilitating coordination between federal agencies and local partners, and developing public-private partnerships.
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