USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Increase Economic Opportunity and Improve the Quality of Life in Rural Areas Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants that will be awarded to organizations to provide critical financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop and strengthen their capacity to carry out housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects. Many rural nonprofits often need capital and technical assistance to carry out their missions, Vilsack said. These grants will provide both of these components through local and regional organizations that are experts at delivering such services. USDA is making nearly $6 million available to qualified organizations under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI). “USDA Rural Development’s mission is to provide assistance that will increase the economic conditions of rural communities,” said Paco Valentin, USDA Rural Development Texas State Director. “This funding provides the necessary tools to rural community leaders to enable them to revitalize their downtown areas and expand employment opportunities.” Recipients must be non-profit organizations, low-income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes. Intermediary organizations are required to provide matching funds at least equal to the RCDI grant. The grants do not go directly to business recipients but rather through qualified intermediaries. The deadline for submitting RCDI applications is November 12, 2014. Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural Development Texas State Office, 101 South Main Street, Suite 102, Temple, Texas 76501. More information about the program and how to apply is available on page 47427 of the August 13, 2014 Federal Register or online at gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-08-13/pdf/2014-19132.pdf. President Obamas historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening Americas economy, small towns and rural communities.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:15:28 +0000
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