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Rural Utilities
Programs This type of
assistance is available to rural communities and small-incorporated
towns/cities not larger than 10,000 inhabitants (1990 Census) to develop
public water and wastewater systems, telecommunications and other utility
projects.
Water and
Waste Disposal Loans (WWD) Water and Waste
Disposal loans are made to public entities such as municipalities,
counties, special purpose districts, tribal governments and corporations
not operated for profit. Interest rates are fixed and may be as low as 4.5
percent. Terms may be up to 40 years. Rural Utilities Service also
guarantees water and waste disposal loans made by banks and other eligible
lenders.
Water and
Waste Disposal Grants (CF) Grants are made to
reduce water and waste disposal costs to a reasonable level for rural
users. Grants may not exceed 75 percent of eligible project costs. Grants
may be made to applicants that have a median household income that is
below the state's non-metropolitan median household
income.
Solid Waste
Management Grants (SWM) Grants are made to
public and private nonprofit organizations for providing technical
assistance and training to associations to reduce or eliminate pollution
of water resources and improve planning and management of solid waste
facilities. Distance
Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
(DLT) The loans and
grants are made to encourage and improve services in rural areas through
the use of telecommunications, computer networks, and related
technologies. Funds can be used to acquire equipment, software,
instructional programming, technical assistance and other
appurtenances.
Water and Waste:
http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/programs.htm Distance
Learning Program:
http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm
Rural Development
- Southern New England Jurisdiction |
More
detailed information on these programs can be obtained from the national
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