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The Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023 establishes two grant programs administered by the Department of Agriculture to support economic development in rural communities. The first program provides multiyear grants of two to five years to partnerships of local governments, nonprofits, businesses, colleges, and tribal organizations to coordinate federal and private investment in rural areas, with eligible uses including planning, public-private partnerships, and capital projects, though grants cannot exceed 50 percent of project costs. The second program awards up to five-year grants to nonprofit and educational intermediaries to provide technical assistance to rural communities on grant writing, project development, and federal program navigation. The legislation affects rural areas and economically distressed communities, with special allocations ensuring Indian tribes receive at least 5 percent of funding under the first program and prioritizing high-poverty areas. The bill authorizes unspecified appropriations for both programs and allows the Secretary to retain up to 2 percent of funds for administrative costs, while also reforming the existing Rural Partners Network to streamline federal assistance and reduce administrative burdens on rural communities seeking federal funding.

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