Bill Summary: USDA Grant Simplification Act of 2024

This bill aims to make it easier for rural communities to apply for grants from the Department of Agriculture. It requires the Department to create a simplified grant application form specifically for use by rural communities with populations of less than 10,000 or those not located in metropolitan areas. The form will include basic information necessary for all grant applications and will exclude any irrelevant questions. The Secretary of Agriculture will solicit input from rural communities in creating this form, ensuring it addresses their unique challenges in applying for grants. Once the form is created, the Department will identify grant programs eligible for this simplified application process and rural communities can then apply using this streamlined form, making the grant application process more accessible and efficient for rural areas.

Sen. John Barrasso

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