645.525—What special consideration will be given to rural areas and cities with large concentrations of poverty?

(a) Competitive grant awards will be targeted to geographic areas of significant need. In developing application procedures, special consideration will be given to rural areas and cities with large concentrations of residents living in poverty.
(b) Grant application guidelines will clarify specific requirements for documenting need in the local area ( section 403(a)(5)(B)(iv) ).