White House Released Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook

The Biden Administration released a “playbook” for investments in rural communities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The playbook highlighted funding for USDA programs such as the ReConnect grant program for internet in rural communities, the Rural Development Electric Program which provides loans to improve the electricity infrastructure, and the Rural Development Circuit Riders Program which provides technical assistance to rural water systems. The programs had a particular focus on Tribes, Alaskan Native Corporations, low-income communities, and socially vulnerable communities.