An Act advancing equity for rural communities receiving state grants

H 4830 defines "rural communities" as municipalities with under 500 people per square mile or under 7,000 residents (per U.S. census). It requires state agencies administering grants to waive local funding matches for rural communities with median income below the state average, especially those seeking to share services regionally. Agencies must also identify and inform eligible rural communities about discretionary grant programs supporting service sharing. The bill mandates an annual report to specific legislative committees on implementation progress.