USDA to Prioritize Projects Supporting Regional Economic and Community Development Planning
28 Feb 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is providing funds to rural projects that support regional economic and community development planning. This Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) funding is authorized through a Farm Bill provision for applications submitted through the following programs:
• Community Facilities Loans, Grants and Loan Guarantees
• Water and Waste Disposal Program Loans, Grants and Loan Guarantees
• Business & Industry Program Loan Guarantees
• Rural Business Development Grants
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