Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§9809 Statement of Purpose
Title 42 › CHAPTER 105 — COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER I — COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part B — Special Rural Programs › § 9809
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Title 42, §9809
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It is the purpose of this part to meet the special economic needs of rural communities or areas with concentrations or substantial numbers of low-income persons by providing support to self-help programs which promote economic development and independence, as a supplement to existing similar programs conducted by other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Such programs should encourage low-income families to pool their talents and resources so as to create and expand rural economic enterprise.
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42 U.S.C. § 9809
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102