How can the USDA Rural Development help you?!

Did you know that USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Through their programs, they help rural Americans in many ways.

• USDA Rural Development offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric and communications infrastructure.
• USDA Rural Development promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.
• USDA Rural Development provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.
• USDA Rural Development help rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes.

USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because they understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources USDA Rural Development brings to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Their programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials.

A summery of the programs they offer can be found here:  https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/RD_ProgramMatrix.pdf

Be sure to check out USDA Rural Development’s website at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/ for more information on how the USDA Rural Development can help you!