Federal grants would help smaller rural communities grow their local economies.
This bill would renew a federal grant program that helps rural areas develop their economies. It would set aside $50 million each year for five years. This would make sure smaller towns get a bigger share of the money. It would also allow grants to support a wider variety of local businesses and projects.
Today, the RISE grant program focuses on "industry clusters" and doesn't have specific targets for very small rural communities. If this bill becomes law, the program would be renewed with $50,000,000 set aside annually for five budget years, and it would specifically target communities with fewer than 20,000 people, ensuring at least 10 percent of funds go to those with fewer than 10,000. The grants would also support a wider variety of local industries beyond specific "clusters."
S 3861 · 119th Congress · February 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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