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Innovation Matters, Educational Opportunities, July 24, 2025

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Resources  Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Guide — USDA RD developed this guide as a resource for rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. Physical Therapy Telehealth Research Study for Veterans – This research study evaluates the effect of a structured physical therapy program for Veterans experiencing physical difficulties in their day-to-day life. The program is […]

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Innovation Matters, Funding Opportunities July 24, 2025

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Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan ProgramU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development provides loan guarantees to eligible lenders to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Projects include fire and rescue stations, town halls, health care clinics and hospitals. Application deadline: Open Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee ProgramU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural

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Innovation Matters, Educational Opportunities, June 17, 2025

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Resources  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

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Innovation Matters, Funding Opportunities, June 17. 2025

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  Funding   Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant ProgramU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development provides funding to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in rural areas. Projects include fire and rescue stations, town halls, health care clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, public buildings, schools,

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Innovation Matters, Educational Opportunities, May 19, 2025

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Resources  Rural America Placemaking Toolkit — A resource guide to showcase a variety of placemaking activities, projects, and success stories across rural America. This toolkit can help to identify placemaking projects that align with your community capacity. The Rural Data Gateway strengthens USDA Rural Development (RD) partnerships with rural people, entrepreneurs, government officials and Congress by making RD’s

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Innovation Matters, Funding Opportunities, May 19, 2025

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Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure Community Facilities Guaranteed LoansU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development provides loan guarantees to eligible lenders to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Examples of community facilities include health care facilities, buildings like town halls, and public safety facilities such as fire departments. Application deadline: Open Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee

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Innovation Matters, Educational Opportunities, April 15, 2025

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Resources  USDA Eligibility Tool — USDA Rural Development offers a tool to help potential applicants determine their income and property eligibility for USDA Rural Development program assistance. NIFA Grants Application Guide — March 2025 —The NIFA Grants Application Guide provides guidance for the preparation and submission of National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant applications

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Innovation Matters, Funding Opportunities, April 15, 2025

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Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant ProgramU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development provides funding to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in rural areas. Projects include fire and rescue stations, town halls, health care clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, public buildings, schools, libraries, and many

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Innovation Matters, Eductional Opportunities, 3/24/2025

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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, Rural America’s Partner to Expand Access

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Innovation Matters Funding Opportunities 3/24/2025

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Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure Business and Industry Loan GuaranteesU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development offers loan guarantees to lenders to provide loans to rural businesses. Qualified lenders may be located anywhere. Application deadline: Open Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant ProgramU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development provides funding to develop or improve essential public services

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