Enhances transparency and accessibility of rural development grant programs at the Department of Agriculture.

The Rural Grants Transparency Act aims to improve transparency, accessibility, and accountability in the administration of rural development grant programs at the Department of Agriculture. It mandates the development of a publicly accessible Rural Grant Transparency Roadmap for each covered program, including a plain-language description, step-by-step application requirements, and standardized checklists. The Secretary must also maintain a searchable database of grant awards, updated quarterly, and provide standardized notifications to applicants.

Enhances transparency and accessibility of rural development grant programs at the Department of Agriculture.

The Rural Grants Transparency Act aims to improve transparency, accessibility, and accountability in the administration of rural development grant programs at the Department of Agriculture. It mandates the development of a publicly accessible Rural Grant Transparency Roadmap for each covered program, including a plain-language description, step-by-step application requirements, and standardized checklists. The Secretary must also maintain a searchable database of grant awards, updated quarterly, and provide standardized notifications to applicants.