HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-23 Correspondence - US Dept of Agriculture - On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural Development ProgramsFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:[EXTERNAL]On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural DevelopmentProgramsDate:Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:33:51 AM
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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT
On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Datato Determine Eligibility for Rural Development Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural
Development announced today that USDA, on Oct. 1, 2023, will begin using the most
recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine eligibility for Rural
Development programs.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2024, the agency will use 2020 Decennial Census population
data and 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) income data to determine
eligibility. The agency previously used 2010 Decennial Census population data and 2006-
2010 ACS data.
Rural Development will also unveil updated online program eligibility maps. The maps will
help individuals and organizations applying for Fiscal Year 2024 funding to quickly
determine if an area is considered rural and/or eligible for Rural Development programs.
The updated maps will be posted to the RD Eligibility Site.
The agency will continue to use 2010 census population data and 2006-2010 ACS income
data to process complete applications submitted prior to Sept. 30, 2023, if the:
Funds are obligated by June 30, 2024; or
Funds are obligated after June 30, 2024, and the agency administrator has
provided concurrence that the application remains eligible under these metrics; or
Funds are obligated by Sept. 30, 2024, for programs that accept applications on a
rolling basis. These programs are the Intermediary Relending Program, Rural
Energy for America Program, Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant
Program and the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program.
For more information about the transition to the 2020 Decennial Census data and 2017-
2021 ACS data, please contact the USDA Rural Development in Montana state office in
Bozeman at (406) 585-2587 or at Montana | Rural Development (usda.gov).
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