EDA Short Form Application Act

Summary

The bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development to develop a simplified application that rural towns, tribal areas, and territories can use for any Economic Development Administration grant. It also calls for input from rural stakeholders and public release of sample applications and guidance. The goal is to make the grant process faster and less burdensome for small, non‑metropolitan communities.

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