Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§9811 Limitation on assistance
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 105— - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part Part B— - Special Rural Programs › § 9811
Summary
No funds are given unless the Secretary finds: the cooperative has at least 15 active members (most are low‑income rural people); technical help promised; funds further program goals; applicant meets an unmet need.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §9811
The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No financial assistance shall be provided under this part unless the Secretary determines that—
(1)any cooperative association receiving assistance has a minimum of fifteen active members, a majority of which are low-income rural persons;
(2)adequate technical assistance is made available and committed to the programs being supported;
(3)such financial assistance will materially further the purposes of this part; and
(4)the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being met.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
42 U.S.C. § 9811
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73