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Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended through Sept. 30, the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA.
Biden-Harris Administration Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions in USDA Multifamily Housing Communities in Accordance...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction moratorium to affected multifamily housing
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group
Biden Administration Announces Another Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance Deadline Extension That Will Bring...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an extension of eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on USDA Single Family
DOI Signs Agreement with USDA to Increase Investment in Infrastructure on Federal and Tribal...
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) forged a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by signing the National Programmatic Agreement among.
USDA Invests $281 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 36 States...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 252 KB) in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
USDA Invests $900 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure in 16 States
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $900 million to build, preserve or improve rural electric infrastructure across 16 states (PDF, 151 KB). Censky made the announcement at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s annual meeting and conference
Secretary Perdue Directs USDA Fleet to Increase Biofuels Usage, Announces Notice of Funding for...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a memo(PDF, 1.2 MB) today directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acquire alternative fueled vehicles (AFV)
USDA and EPA Announce Continued Commitment to Support Rural Water Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will help rural water systems face the challenges of aging infrastructure, workforce shortages
USDA Invests $4.4 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Georgia’s Gilmer County
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Georgia State Director Joyce White announced a $4.4 million investment in high-speed broadband infrastructure. This investment will support the construction of 90 miles of fiber-optic
USDA to Make $550 Million in Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Helps Rural Businesses Make Energy Efficiency Improvements, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $237 million to help farmers, ag producers
USDA Invests $62.3 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure for Alabama Families
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced USDA has invested $62.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create
USDA Provides $6 Million to Expand Broadband Infrastructure for Two Rural Oregon Counties
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director John Huffman today announced that USDA is providing $6 million to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure that will provide e-Connectivity for nearly 650 new customers
USDA Invests in Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Management for 784,000 Rural Residents and...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that the department is investing $635 million in 122 projects
USDA Helps Remote Alaska Communities Offset High Energy Costs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is providing financial assistance to six organizations in Alaska to help them offset high energy costs in some of the most
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states
USDA Invests in Community Facilities Improvements for 3.3 Million Rural Americans in 23 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects (PDF, 189 KB) to improve community facilities and provide essential services for 3.3 million rural residents in 23 states.
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 25 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary of Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states
USDA Announces Investments in Community Facilities that will Benefit Almost 200,000 Rural Americans
USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $52 million in 45 community facilities projects that will benefit nearly 200,000 rural residents
