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What's New

(May 6, 2009) USDA Selects Recipients for $15 Million in Economic Development Loans and Grants. News Release

(May 6, 2009) USDA Accepting Applications Through May 31 for Household Water Well Grants. News Release

(April 29, 2009) USDA is accepting applications for Cooperative Development Center Grants through close of business June 29, 2009. News Release

(April 28, 2009) $13.4 Million available for Community Connect Grants in Rural Areas. News Release | Program Information

(April 28, 2009) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $615.8 Million for Rural Water Projects News Release

(April 21, 2009) USDA Celebrates Earth Day by Awarding $144.3 million for Rural Infrastructure Projects News Release

(April 17, 2009) USDA Annouces $12.7 million in Economic Development Funding
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(April 10, 2009) Agricultural Secretary Vilsack names Cheryl Cook as Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development News Release

(April 6, 2009) Rural Development's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Programs Web Page

(March 11, 2009) Vilsack Announces Energy Audit Applications Now Being Accepted

 

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