The Broadband ReConnect Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. The application window for the third round of funding is now open. Follow one of the links below to learn more about the …
The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566) authorizes the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to help local organizations and units of government plan and implement watershed projects. PL-566 watershed projects are locally led to solve natural and human resource problems in watersheds up to 250,000 acres (less than 400 square miles).
The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) aims to create state, regional, and local networks of rivers, trails, open spaces, greenways, and parks. They do this by connecting with National Park areas and community partners in every state. It is suggested that one consults with the staff of RTCA before beginning the application process. …
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This program is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas which will employ 50 or fewer new employees and has less than $1 million in gross revenue.
The Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses. Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage, and distribution. Sewer collection, transmission, …