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...]
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...]
Grant applications open for farmers and ranchers to access markets
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced this month that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help farmers and ranchers maximize the value of the items they produce. USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program. The grants help agricultural producers … [Read more...]
USDA invests $1 billion in rural community facilities
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced on Jan. 26 that USDA is investing $1 billion to build and improve critical community facilities in 48 states, Puerto Rico and Guam (PDF, 449 KB). This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care, education and public safety while spurring community development and … [Read more...]