The Rural Recovery Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a new program providing technical assistance to rural communities recovering from major disasters. The program will help eligible rural communities—defined as census-designated places with populations under 20,000—navigate disaster recovery by offering guidance on planning, identifying funding sources, preparing grant applications to federal and state agencies, and implementing recovery projects related to infrastructure, housing, water systems, and business development. Technical assistance will be delivered through USDA rural development offices and nonprofit contractors, with priority given to entities with experience in rural development. Communities affected by federally declared disasters can receive up to three years of assistance, potentially extended to six years if the Secretary determines additional help is needed. The bill authorizes $50 million annually in funding to support the program, with money distributed to states based on the population affected by each disaster.
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