Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program

OMB Control No: 0570-0075	ICR Reference No: 202503-0570-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202110-0570-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/18/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2025
Responses	853	561
Time Burden (Hours)	1,839	917
Cost Burden (Dollars)	167,900	75,510

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 334 6424 Name of Law: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 103775	12/19/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 25202	06/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name RISE - Public RD 400-8, RD 1940-1, RD 1942-46, RD 4280-2 Compliance Review ,   Request for Obligation of Funds ,   Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions ,   Rural Business Cooperative Service Financial Assistance Agreement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	853	561	0	0	292	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,839	917	0	0	922	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	167,900	75,510	0	0	92,390	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. The total number of respondents increased by 30 from 30 in previous collection to 60 for this collection. The total burden hours for this collection are 1,839, an increase of 922 from the previous information collection package estimate (which was 917 burden hours). The total burden cost increased by $92,390 from $75,510 in the previous collection to $167,900 for this collection. The increase in burden for this collection is due to the following: • The RISE program typically receives 60 applications and typically awards a maximum of 10. The package needed to be updated to accurately reflect this. • Adjustments to burden items to better represent what occurs with the program. • Updates to the professional wage rate to use the most current data. The total cost to the Federal Government increased by $36,170 from $49,830 in the previous collection to $86,000. This increase is due to • the increase in respondents, • to accurately reflect what the program receives and awards, and • adjustments to the salary rate calculation used.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $86,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Katherine Mathis 202 713-7565 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 06/18/2025

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