USDA approves $1M loan to EDB for job promotion
February 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $1 million loan to the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank for job promotion in rural areas.
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USDA looks to fund broadband in unserved rural areas
January 19, 2017
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah announced Wednesday that the agency is accepting applications for the Community Connect Grant Program and Broadband Program for FY 2017.
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8 P.R. agricultural producers split $1.6M from USDA
November 7, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted nearly $1.6 million to eight agricultural producers in Puerto Rico to help them enter into value added activities related to the processing and/or marketing, generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities and increasing producer income.
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Op-Ed: Making a promise to Puerto Rico
October 31, 2016
When Roosevelt Roads Naval Station ceased operations in 2004, the surrounding region suffered a significant population and financial loss.
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P.R. gets $375K in USDA grant funding for rural growth
October 28, 2016
Puerto Rico will receive $375,606 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grants and Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Programs, agency officials announced Thursday.
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USDA assigns $6.6M to P.R. for rural water, waste plans
September 13, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the availability of $6.6 million for Puerto Rico water and waste infrastructure programs that will benefit several towns as well as the Roosevelt Roads Redevelopment Authority, which is getting the bulk of the assignment.
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USDA grants $3.9M to preserve affordable rural housing
September 9, 2016
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah announced Thursday grants to preserve and repair affordable housing for very-low and low-income families living in rural areas.
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USDA to fund creation of biofuels, biobased products
July 27, 2016
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that the agency is accepting applications for funding to help support the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and bio based products.
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11 P.R. rural small businesses to split $245K from USDA
July 19, 2016
Eleven rural small businesses in Puerto Rico will split $245,000 in loans and grants approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to further renewable energy use, agency Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday.
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PRASA reaches forbearance agreements with creditors
July 7, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has reached forbearance agreements with a number of federal and local government agencies to put off making payments for at least six months, according to filings submitted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Wednesday.
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USDA has $52M for new Rural Energy Savings Program
June 24, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the new Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) program that that will help rural residents conserve energy and save money on their utility bills.
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USDA expands access to capital for rural businesses
June 16, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled new rules to expand access to capital for rural businesses, in partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Administrator Sam Rikkers said Wednesday.
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USDA marks ‘National Homeownership Month’
June 7, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicked off Monday “National Homeownership Month,” highlighting its role in helping people buy homes in rural areas across the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.
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U.S. Ag Sec to make 1st official visit to P.R. next week
May 27, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will make his first official visit to Puerto Rico starting next Tuesday, when he will highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ongoing commitment to addressing food security and rural opportunity in the Commonwealth.
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USDA awards grants $57K to local agricultural fund
May 12, 2016
The Integral Agricultural Development Fund, known as FIDA in Spanish, received a $57,415 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be used to provide energy audits or renewable energy development assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses.
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