Simplifying Federal Grants for Smaller Towns and Non-Urbanized Areas.
This Act aims to make it easier for smaller local governments (outside major urban areas) to access federal grant funding. Citizens can expect their local authorities to have a simpler path to securing grants for public projects, potentially accelerating investments in local infrastructure, services, and development. Federal agencies are required to simplify application requirements and provide clear checklists for applicants.
Key points
Procedure Simplification: Federal agencies must review and simplify the requirements for smaller local governments (counties, towns, municipalities) to receive grants.
Increased Transparency: Agencies must publicly provide clear checklists for every grant program, ensuring local authorities know exactly what steps are required.
This applies to both existing and new grant programs, ensuring federal funds are more accessible to rural communities and smaller cities.
Reporting: The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will regularly report to Congress on the extent to which agencies have simplified procedures and how much funding has been awarded to smaller local governments.
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