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USDA: Funding Available For Regional Economic Development Strategies

March 25, 2012/

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on March 21 that USDA is seeking applications for grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development.

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program will fund up to $8.6 million to "foster regional innovation, create sustainable jobs and help ensure long-term prosperity.

Full Program Information: http://ruralcommunitybuilding.fb.org/2012/03/21/usda-funding-available-for-regional-economic-development-strategies/

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