Editorial Note on Part 1980
Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 1980 appear at 80 FR 9905, Feb. 24, 2015.

§ 1980.1005 Definitions. In addition to the definitions found in the regulations for the programs identified in § 1980.1002, the following definitions apply to this subpart. If the same term is defined in any of the regulations for the programs identified in § 1980.1002, for purposes of this subpart, that term will have the meaning identified in this subpart. *Adopted* means appropriate entity has, or entities have, officially approved the plan for implementation. The appropriate entity or entities will vary among plans and may be, for example, a governing body or planning board.
*Agency* means the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, the Rural Housing Service, or the Rural Utilities Service, or their successor agencies.
*Carried out in a rural area* means either: ( 1 ) The entire project is physically located in a rural area; or
( 2 ) The beneficiaries of the service(s) provided through the project must either reside in a rural area (in the case of individuals) or be located in a rural area (in the case of entities).
*Investment* means either monetary or non-monetary contributions to the implementation of the Plan's objectives.
*Jurisdiction* means a unit of government or other entity with similar powers, such as a city, county, district, special purpose district, township, town, borough, parish, village, state, Indian tribe, etc.
*Multi-jurisdictional* means more than one jurisdiction.
*Multi-sectoral* means intentional collaboration between two or more sectors (*i.e.,* utility, health, housing, community services, etc.) to accomplish goals and achieve outcomes in communities and regions.
*Philanthropic organization* means an entity whose mission is to provide monetary, technical assistance, or other items of value for religious, charitable, community development, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
*Plan* means a Strategic Community Investment Plan illustrating: ( 1 ) A variety of activities designed to facilitate the vision of a rural community for the future including considerations for improving and expanding broadband services as needed;
( 2 ) Participation by multiple stakeholders, including local and regional partners;
( 3 ) Leverage of applicable regional resources;
( 4 ) Investment from strategic partners, such as private organizations, cooperatives, other government entities, Indian tribes, and philanthropic organizations;
( 5 ) Clear objectives with the ability to establish measurable performance metrics;
( 6 ) Action steps for implementation; and
( 7 ) Any other elements necessary to ensure that the plan results in a comprehensive and strategic approach to rural economic development, as determined by the Secretary.
*Project* means the eligible proposed use(s) for which funds are requested as described in the application material submitted to the Agency for funding under the programs listed in § 1980.1002.
*Sector* means stakeholders from areas such as business, health, education, and/or workforce; or from organization types such as public, private, non-profit, and/or philanthropy.
*Stakeholder* means an individual, group or organization with an interest in, or affected by, the plan.
*Strategic partner* means entities such as private organizations, cooperatives, other government entities, Indian Tribes, and philanthropic organizations.
[80 FR 28816, May 20, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 59394, Sept. 22, 2020]