USDA Rural Development Executive Overview – USDA RD provides an executive overview of their programs and mission. Focusing exclusively on rural America, RD offer loans and grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and communities, encouraging homeownership, growth in business and manufacturing, and community wellbeing. RD also partners with private lenders to offer loan guarantees, providing the backing of the federal government to support rural prosperity and growth. Timber and Wood Products Industry Resources Guide – USDA RD created this resource to help forest-based industries make the most of RD’s programs and resources. From grants to guaranteed loans, RD offers diverse financing options that can make a real difference for your business and community. Updated! Program Inventory for Human Services Transportation –The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Program Inventory identifies Federal programs that can provide funding for human services transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and/or individuals of low income. State and local partners use the program inventory to find information on programs that may fund transportation, including eligible transportation activities. ApprenticeshipUSA Resource Hub — Find guides and fact sheets from the U.S. Department of Labor on all aspects of apprenticeship. Find Your Local Service Center — USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. Click on your state and county to find your local service center and agency offices. USDA Rural Development Success Story Working Together for Workforce Housing in Swainsboro, Georgia Amy and Mayor Bennett meet at the site in May 2025. Construction has not yet begun. Lack of affordable homeownership can be a barrier to quality of life for nurses, educators, first-responders, and other blue-collar workers. A new solution using strategic partnerships could soon be opening doors to housing opportunities in rural Emanuel County Georgia. Read more |
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