WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced today that it is accepting applications to advance economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities or business enterprise projects in rural communities. … [Read more...]
President announces over $5 billion investment in rural communities
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden traveled to Northfield, Minnesota on Nov. 1 to highlight federal investments in Rural America. During the visit, Biden announced over $5 billion in new investments from his "Investing in America" agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Biden, cabinet members, and senior … [Read more...]
USDA extends application deadline to Nov. 7 for high energy cost grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is extending the application deadline to Nov. 7, 2023, for the High Energy Cost Grants program. The original deadline was Oct. 31. In September 2023, USDA announced it was seeking applications from energy providers to lower costs for people in rural areas. The grants will help providers offset costs for … [Read more...]
USDA looks to expand domestic fertilizer production, double cropping
Kankakee, Ill. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently highlighted progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production and in making it easier for U.S. farmers to grow food through the practice of double cropping. USDA also announced $52.6 million in awards under the Fertilizer … [Read more...]
Grants available to help improve sewer and water systems in rural areas
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...]