§2009c Strategic Plans

Summary

The Secretary must require each State rural development director to write a strategic plan for how federal rural development help will be delivered in that State and for each federally recognized Indian tribe. Federal funds under this part can only be used for planned, orderly community development. Help may be given only in rural areas. In each State, the Secretary must give priority to places with the smallest populations and the lowest per person income. The Secretary will review each plan within 60 days of getting it and at least once every 5 years. Each plan must link economic, human, and community development; make the local community and its groups full partners; set goals, methods, and measurable benchmarks and show ties to local ecosystems; for States, include input from state and local officials, rural development councils, tribes, private and public groups, and community organizations; list federal and non‑federal funding sources and amounts; and include any other information the Secretary requires.