Special District Grant Accessibility Act

7/16/2024, 11:38 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4673, also known as the Special District Grant Accessibility Act, aims to improve access to federal grants for special districts across the United States. Special districts are local government entities that provide specific services, such as water and sewage treatment, fire protection, and public transportation.

The bill seeks to streamline the grant application process for special districts by providing technical assistance and training to help them navigate the complex federal grant system. It also establishes a grant program to provide funding for special districts to hire grant writers and consultants to assist them in securing federal funding.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to consider the unique needs and challenges of special districts when awarding grants, and to provide guidance on how special districts can improve their grant applications to increase their chances of receiving funding. Overall, the Special District Grant Accessibility Act aims to level the playing field for special districts and ensure that they have equal access to federal grant opportunities. By providing support and resources to help special districts navigate the grant process, the bill seeks to empower these local government entities to better serve their communities and improve the quality of life for residents.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4673

Introduced on
2024-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/11/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4673, also known as the Special District Grant Accessibility Act, aims to improve access to federal grants for special districts across the United States. Special districts are local government entities that provide specific services, such as water and sewage treatment, fire protection, and public transportation.

The bill seeks to streamline the grant application process for special districts by providing technical assistance and training to help them navigate the complex federal grant system. It also establishes a grant program to provide funding for special districts to hire grant writers and consultants to assist them in securing federal funding.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to consider the unique needs and challenges of special districts when awarding grants, and to provide guidance on how special districts can improve their grant applications to increase their chances of receiving funding. Overall, the Special District Grant Accessibility Act aims to level the playing field for special districts and ensure that they have equal access to federal grant opportunities. By providing support and resources to help special districts navigate the grant process, the bill seeks to empower these local government entities to better serve their communities and improve the quality of life for residents.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to agencies requiring special districts to be recognized as local government for the purpose of Federal financial assistance determinations.

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Latest Action7/11/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.