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Among the most important development programs for rural areas are Federal infrastructure,
business, housing, and general assistance programs. ERS research monitors and explains the
latest developments in these programs, including year-to-year changes in program funding
and the geographic distribution of Federal assistance.
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Federal Funds in Rural America: Payments Vary by Region and Type of CountyRural (nonmetro) areas received a total of $5,481, per capita, in Federal receipts in fiscal year 2000. This was about $261 less than in urban (metro) areas, representing a 4.5-percent gap. Most of the gap is explained by significantly lower Federal procurement contracts and salaries in nonmetro than metro areas. Nonmetro areas received significantly more funding, per capita, from retirement and disability payments, and also benefited disproportionately from other direct payments (especially farm payments) and grants.
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updated: September 9, 2003
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