USDA to OK grants to boost E-connectivity/broadband in unserved rural areas
March 28, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting grant applications to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities, including Puerto Rico.
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USDA grants temporary expansion of P.R. nutrition assistance
February 21, 2018
Puerto Rico residents continuing to recover from the impacts of recent hurricanes could be eligible for increased nutrition assistance, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the government announced.
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USDA Sec. appoints members of P.R. Farm Service Agency state committee
February 6, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the individuals who will serve on the Puerto Rico USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee.
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USDA grants $1M to restore storm-damaged rural water systems
December 5, 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the approval of two grants totaling $1 million to help rural water and sewer utilities recover from recent and future natural disasters.
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USDA provides $10M+ to help Caribbean farmers recover from hurricanes
November 22, 2017
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing $10.9 million in technical and financial assistance to help farmers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands repair damage and rebuild following hurricanes Irma and María, the agency announced.
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USDA offers aid for PR’s hurricane-impacted dairies
October 19, 2017
In the wake of the 2017 hurricanes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing emergency assistance to dairy operators in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. USDA is preparing for signup to begin Oct. 21, 2017, the agency announced.
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USDA ships food boxes to PR, USVI for hurricane victims
September 30, 2017
Puerto Rico families struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane María have started receiving assistance in the form of food boxes packed with nutritious, 100 percent American grown and produced USDA Foods from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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USDA lets USVI use SNAP benefits to buy hot foods
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands to buy hot foods with their benefits through Nov. 13.
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USDA seeks to fund new agricultural product developers
September 12, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help farmers, ranchers and producer-based businesses nationwide develop new product lines.
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USDA offers grants for rural community facilities dev’t.
June 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for technical assistance and training grants in the Community Facilities Program. The maximum grant is $150,000.
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USDA seeks to help socially disadvantaged rural farmers
June 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners.
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USDA grants $100K to Coamo schools for healthy eating
June 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the projects selected to receive the USDA’s annual farm to school grants designed to increase the amount of local foods served in schools.
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USDA opens call for rural housing repair grant program
June 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division announced Monday it is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low and very-low-income rural residents through its Housing Preservation Grant Program.
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USDA opens call for community development grants
June 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday opened a call for grants to support economic development in rural communities.
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USDA celebrates ‘National Homeownership Month’
June 6, 2017
Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning kicked off on Monday “National Homeownership Month” to mark the contribution homeowners have made to communities throughout the United States mainland and its jurisdictions.
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