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Technical assistance

Practical advice, training, and support provided to help individuals or groups develop specific skills or access resources.

Rural development programs

Government initiatives and funding opportunities designed to improve economic conditions and quality of life in rural areas.

Cooperative agreements

Legal instruments used by the government to transfer money, property, services, or anything of value to a recipient to accomplish a public purpose where substantial involvement is expected between the awarding agency and the recipient.

Community anchor institutions

Public or nonprofit entities that provide services to communities, such as schools, libraries, healthcare providers, public safety organizations, and community colleges.

Geographically underserved and distressed areas

Rural regions that are lacking adequate resources or experiencing significant economic hardship, as defined by specific criteria in the bill.

Socially vulnerable community

A community whose ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazards is disproportionately impacted by factors like poverty, lack of access to transportation, and crowded housing.