Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Yes
Emergency
05/28/2021
Approved with change
06/08/2021
05/19/2021
This information collection request was submitted pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13 to facilitate the time sensitive competitive solicitation application window and the obligation of funds. OMB approves this information collection request under 5 CFR 1320.13 for six months.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2021
6 Months From Approved
321
0
0
486
0
0
40,083
0
0
The purpose of the RISE program (7 CFR 4284 subpart L) is to create and enhance jobs and support industry clusters in low-income rural areas. This is achieved through grants awarded to a rural jobs accelerator partnerships consisting of non-profit entities, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education and public bodies with expertise in delivering economic and job training programs. The information provided through the application process will be used to determine applicant and project eligibility and to ensure that projects meet program goals and that funds will be used for authorized purposes. Additionally, Partnerships that receive RISE grant funding are required to provide financial and program reports to ensure that the project is progressing, and that funds continue to be used for authorized purposes.
The rule will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register and allow the Agency to implement the RISE program as authorized by Section 6424 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-34). Therefore, in order to ensure that any Information Collection and Recordkeeping activities are approved on the effective date, RD is requesting emergency approval of the new information collection in coordination with OMB clearance of the associated rulemaking. Use of the normal clearance procedures is likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information from borrowers and proper servicing of borrowers. Appropriated funding for the program will expire on September 30, 2021. In order to announce funding and review applications to obligated funds by September 30, the agency must publish the rule in early June 2021.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
RISE Burden Spreadsheet - 06072021.xlsx
Emergency Request for PRA Approval-RISE (002).pdf
RISE Supporting Statement -06072021.docx
RISE - Public