Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§9811 Limitation on Assistance
Title 42 › CHAPTER 105 — COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER I — COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part B — Special Rural Programs › § 9811
Summary
Funds under this part are allowed only if the Secretary finds: the cooperative has at least 15 active members (mostly low‑income rural people), enough technical help is promised, the aid helps the part’s goals, and the applicant meets a need that isn’t already being met.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §9811
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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.
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42 U.S.C. § 9811
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102