WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it expects to award up to seven grants for support for jobs accelerator partnerships to improve the ability of distressed rural and energy communities to accelerate the formation of businesses and identify and maximize local assets. The agency description of the grant states: "Grant funds may be used to pay for up to 80 percent of eligible project costs. Grant funds may be used to pay for costs directly related to the purc  more