Rural Economic Development Grants

USDA is accepting applications for more than $6.25 million in competitive grants under the Rural Community Development Initiative program administered by USDA Rural Development. These funds underscore the importance on helping rural business to develop the capacity to address critical housing, community and economic development needs.  

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/08/0364.xml

Rural Water Projects

Rural Water Projects Funded - http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/08/0363.xml

Broadband Technology Opportunity Program- expansion of broadband services in underserved and unserved areas of the nation.

For More Information: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/

State Contact: Bryce Maretzki, Policy Director for the Department of Community and Economic Development, (717) 720-1379

Rural Housing- Section 502 Direct Loans, Guaranteed Housing Loans

Rural Water and Waste Water Disposal Loans and Grants, Rural Broadband Loans

For More Information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/?navid=USDA_ARRA or contact your USDA Rural Development Office http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/pa/