MORE USDA Grants Act

The MORE USDA Grants Act (HR 6891) reduces local matching requirements by 50% for qualifying USDA rural development grants in counties where over half the land is federally owned and the population is under 100,000. It directly affects High-Density Public Land Counties, their local governments, and Tribal governments within those counties. Key provisions include prioritizing first-time applicants for these grants, providing extra technical assistance during applications, and allowing flexibility for barriers like small population size or partner requirements that typically disadvantage these communities. The bill applies to specific USDA programs including rural business grants, broadband initiatives, and telemedicine funding.