Sec. 4. Department of Agriculture rural development
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In addition to the purposes for which grants and loans may be provided under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) may make or insure loans and make grants to eligible entities described in subsection
(c)for technical assistance. In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028— $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, to make or insure loans and make grants under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d), and for the additional purposes described in subsection (a), to eligible entities described in subsection
(c)to provide for the development, use, and control of water (including the extension or improvement of existing water supply systems); and $30,000,000, to remain available until expended, for eligible entities described in subsection
(c)to contract for technical assistance. An entity eligible to receive a grant or an award of financial or technical assistance using amounts appropriated under paragraph
(1)or
(2)of subsection
(b)or amounts otherwise available under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d)— is a Native community; and in the case of a grant under section 306D of that Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926d ), includes a consortium formed pursuant to section 325 of Public Law 105–83 (111 Stat. 1597). The funds made available under subsection
(b)shall not require any matching contribution otherwise required by any other provision of law (including regulations). In making or insuring loans or making grants to eligible entities using amounts appropriated under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— treat members of an eligible entity in the same manner as individuals who reside in a colonia for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(B) and (c)(2) of section 306C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c ); and make or insure the loans or make the grants without requiring an eligible entity or the members of an eligible entity to demonstrate an inability to finance the proposed project— from the resources of the eligible entity or members; or through commercial credit. The Secretary shall consult with the Director of the Indian Health Service regarding agency collaboration, project prioritization, and staffing needs to ensure the amounts appropriated under subsection
(b)are used in the most effective manner to promote access to water and sanitation.
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- Pub. L. 105-83
- 111 Stat. 1597
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Sec. 4
Department of Agriculture rural development
Pub. L.Pub. L. 105-83
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