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Rural Cooperatives and Communities: New Grants and Support

This act aims to strengthen rural areas by reauthorizing a grant program for cooperative development. This means more opportunities for rural residents to start and grow local businesses, potentially improving access to services and jobs. The changes are designed to particularly help communities in need of support.
Key points
The rural cooperative development grant program will be reauthorized until 2029.
Support will be provided to new and existing cooperatives, including training and technical assistance.
Applicants assisting socially vulnerable and underserved communities will receive priority.
The government will collect and analyze program data, publishing annual reports.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1951
Sponsor: Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]
Process start date: 2025-03-06