H.R. 1632 · 113th Congress
Building Rural Communities Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Southerland
- Introduced
- 2013-04-18
- Latest action
- 2013-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
Summary
Building Rural Communities Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make grants to rural area-serving public bodies and private nonprofit corporations for technical assistance and training to: (1) assist communities in identifying and planning for community facility needs; (2) identify public and private financial resources; (3) prepare financial assistance applications and related documents; (4) improve management, including financial management; or (5) assist with other areas of need identified by the Secretary.
Gives priority to private nonprofit organizations that have experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural entities.