U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a “one-stop-shop” of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide” is a resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic, he said. “This resource […]
USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand announced that the agency is expanding servicing options for guaranteed lenders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA is expanding upon the deferral flexibilities it announced Mar. 31, 2020, indicating that guaranteed lenders may also approve and make covered loans under the provisions of Section 1102 of the […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents. The grants are being provided through USDA’s Housing Preservation Grant program. Last year, Puerto Rico received $599,846.81 through the program, which benefited the towns of Barceloneta, Juncos, Patillas, Las Marías, Moca, Jayuya and San Sebastián, USDA […]
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