More Assistance for Rural America

The Biden Administration launched an initiative, the Department of Agriculture's Rural Partners Network,  that has some interesting benefits for rural communities. The goal is to help rural areas maximize the benefits available from the federal government. The new program is putting federal employees directly in rural communities and making them available to help rural communities navigate the confusing federal bureaucracy. As an example, one of the primary roles of the Rural Partners Network is to help local communities find and apply for grants. I know this would be extremely useful just in the area of broadband. The program promises to help rural people and communities work with the Departments of Commerce, Education, and Interior, the Treasury, the Small Business Administration, and dozens of other agencies.