Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act

This bill would create a 10-year federal grant program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, for families in rural and tribal areas. Grants would go to rural nonprofits with at least 10 years of results, or to tribal governments, working with partners such as schools, childcare providers, and health providers. The Secretary could award up to 3 planning grants of up to $500,000 and up to 6 implementation grants of $6,000,000 per year, with 10 percent of funds set aside for tribal entities. Grantees would offer services in areas such as family support, early childhood care, K-12 tutoring and attendance, job training, health access, and broadband or transportation. Grantees would also form family advisory councils, report data twice a year, pass performance reviews, and provide matching funds starting in year 4.

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Sponsors

• Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican sponsor
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