Community and Economic Development

Includes programs that assist communities realize their long-term goals through provision of technical assitance and grants that supports strategic planning and community visioning in order to provide a foundation for economic development.

Regional Development:

Assists regions in creating self-sustaining, long-term economic development in rural areas through visioning and strategic planning. Provides communities seeking information on USDA Rural Development and other federal community and economic development programs. Promotes partnerships at the local and state levels to assist communities in advancing their strategic or economic development plans. Promotes coordinated planning among Rural Development programs to address specific projects in a community or regional strategic plan.

Community Facilities Grant and Loan Programs:

Community Facilities - To fund the development of essential community facilities for public use in rural areas and may include hospitals, fire protection, safety, as well as many other community-based initiatives

Rural Community Development Initiative - provides technical assistance and training funds to qualified intermediary organizations to develop their capacity to undertake housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.

For other Rural Development Programs, please visit Program & Opportunities.