This legislation, known as the EDA Short Form Application Act , aims to simplify the grant application process for rural communities seeking economic development funding. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development to establish and implement a short form application specifically for these communities across all Economic Development Administration grant programs. The bill defines a rural community as an incorporated municipality, Tribal area, or territory with a population of not more than 10,000 individuals, or one not located within a metropolitan statistical area. To ensure the effectiveness of these new forms, the Assistant Secretary must actively solicit input from a representative group of rural stakeholders . This input will focus on improving various aspects of the application process, including reducing application length, standardizing materials, and eliminating repetitive information already provided to the Federal Government. Furthermore, the legislation emphasizes transparency in the grant application process. It requires the public availability of sample successful applications, redacted for privacy, alongside clear criteria decision guides explaining how applications are reviewed and rated. The bill also mandates the provision of standardized guidance to assist rural communities in successfully applying for EDA grants.