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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development USDA announced applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural America under Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities in rural communities.

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new business opportunities in high-growth fields. Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) is intended to help rural communities identify and maximize local assets and connect to networks and industry clusters within their region. The new grant encourages a regional, innovation-driven approach to economic development. RISE provides grants of up to $2 million to consortiums of loc...

USDA seeks intermediary lending partners to establish revolving loan funds in rural Nevada CARSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand last week announced that USDA is seeking applications for funding to establish revolving loan programs to support rural businesses and community development projects. Subject to the availability of funds, the loans will be established through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program. Eligible recipients include nonprofits and cooperatives, federally recognized tribes and public agencies. The...