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Search Results: keywords:"Rural Community Development Initiative"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1923
    Reading Time:about 41 minutes

    The Rural Housing Service, part of the US Department of Agriculture, is accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grant Program for fiscal year 2021. These grants are awarded to intermediary organizations, which then provide financial and technical support to other groups working on housing, community facilities, or economic development in rural areas. Applicants must match the federal funds they receive, and the grants range from $50,000 to $250,000. The deadlines for application submissions are March 22, 2021, for electronic applications and March 29, 2021, for paper submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving out money to help people in the countryside improve homes and communities. People who want the money must show they have the same amount to match, and they need to follow many rules to get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7074
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments as part of its submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Various programs within the Rural Housing Service, including Civil Rights Compliance, Fire and Rescue Loans, and the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program, are highlighted for their information collection efforts. These collections aim to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, determine project feasibility, and manage government resources efficiently. Public comments regarding these collections are due by February 20, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Agriculture wants people to share their thoughts on some forms they use to make sure they follow important rules, like those for fairness and safety, by February 20, 2025. These forms help them check if projects like housing and rescue services are a good idea and make sure they use government money wisely.