WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced it is accepting grant applications to improve solid waste management, which will help reduce water pollution for people in rural areas. USDA is accepting applications under the Solid Waste Management Grants program. These grants are available to organizations that offer technical assistance or … [Read more...]
USDA boasts ‘record demand’ for rural clean energy programs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA received record demand for funding to advance clean energy in rural America under the Inflation Reduction Act. Passed last year by the then Democratic-controlled Congress on a party-line vote, the legislation is considered the "largest clean energy and climate investment in history … [Read more...]
Rural Grocery Summit coming to Alabama in June
Next year's National Rural Grocery Summit is set for June 24-25 in Montgomery, Alabama, organizers recently announced. Co-hosted by the Rural Grocery Initiative at Kansas State University and the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University, the event will provide "networking and resource-sharing opportunities for independent grocers and rural food access stakeholders," … [Read more...]
USDA seeks applications to spur rural job growth and economic development
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Department is accepting applications for funding to help create jobs and promote economic growth in rural communities. USDA is making loans and grants available under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) programs for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Through these programs, USDA … [Read more...]
USDA launches program to help rural communities access federal funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is kicking off an effort this month to improve access to billions of dollars of federal funds for rural economic and community development. By the end of May, the Rural Partners Network will station federal field staff in over 25 rural communities to help local leaders secure federal funding for businesses, high-speed internet, clean … [Read more...]