USDA Fixes Faith-Based Partnership Rule Wording
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Rule
Summary
The USDA fixed a rule to clearly say it covers all groups getting help from its social service programs, including faith-based and neighborhood organizations. This correction makes sure everyone knows their rights and duties when working with USDA funds. The updated rule kicks in on May 18, 2026, so affected groups should get ready!
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Rule applies to USDA social service recipients
The rule now explicitly applies to all recipients and subrecipients of USDA domestic social service programs that are covered by 2 CFR part 400. If your organization receives USDA funds for domestic social services, this clarification defines that the policy in 7 CFR part 16 applies to you starting May 18, 2026.
Includes Commodity Credit Corporation recipients
The correction also says the policy applies to recipients and subrecipients of Commodity Credit Corporation assistance that USDA agencies administer for domestic social service programs. If your group gets CCC assistance administered by USDA for social services, the rule in 7 CFR part 16 applies to you as of May 18, 2026.
Clarifies protections for service beneficiaries
The correction clarifies protections for beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries of federally funded social services, and confirms rights and duties for organizations (including faith-based and neighborhood groups) that work with USDA funds. These clarified protections take effect May 18, 2026.
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