Vermont ● New Hampshire

Office Locations in Vermont and New Hampshire
FUNDing opportunities ********* USDA Rural Development has recently announced funding availability for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant. Applications are due January 21, 2011. The following link provides additional information: 2011 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Applications Requested ********* ********* WORKSHOPS AND UPCOMING EVENTS No announcements at this time.	News Releases Value-Added Producer Grants Support Local Farmers Town of Peterborough Breaks Ground for Waste Water System Improvements Rural Business Enterprise Grants in Vermont’s REAP Zone to Spur Business Development 2009 USDA Rural Development Investment in: · New Hampshire · Vermont STATE DIRECTOR UPDATES USDA Roundtable Discussion on Jobs Creation and Economic Growth Report for: New Hampshire Vermont 2009 Annual Report Success Stories Every day and Every way, USDA Rural Development is working to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. USDA Rural Development funds have helped individuals, organizations, and communities in rural New Hampshire and Vermont. · Vermont Foodbank Expands Services to Southern Vermont · Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce Mobile Cyber Classroom · Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Inc.’s New Walk-In Refrigerator and Freezer Improves OCC’s services to area seniors and children. E-NEWSLETTERS & NEWSFLASHES Rural Libraries Benefit – Community Facilities Programs Recovery Act Opportunity Community Facilities Programs support Farmers’ Markets	Are you looking for: PROGRAM GUIDE This guide provides a summary of the over 40 USDA Rural Development resource programs available. Click HOUSING PROGRAMS for Single Family Housing and Multi-Family Housing Programs’ applications, eligibility criteria, contact information, resources and other information available to assist homebuyers, homeowners, current USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing borrowers, Multi-Family Housing Providers and Tenants. Click BUSINESS PROGRAMS for information on financial assistance and business planning resources, program eligibility, and contact information. Click Community Facilities Programs for Community Facilities Direct Loan, Grant and Guaranteed Loan Programs’ application, grant eligibility, and contact information. RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Utility Programs · Broadband Grants · Broadband Loans o Broadband Opportunities for Rural America Website-Online Resource · Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program · Solid Waste Planning Grant · Water and Waste Disposal Programs · Vermont and New Hampshire Staff Contacts
American recovery and reinvestment act (ARRA) RESOURCES Learn more about USDA Rural Development Programs backed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. · USDA Rural Development · USDA News Construction Sign Template for USDA Rural Development Projects backed by ARRA. ARRA Logo Guidelines
Rural Development Audit Program For independent public accountants to assist with audits of Rural Development grant, loan, and loan guarantees recipients. Find Grant Opportunities PDF files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader	Coming Soon: Message from Molly Lambert, USDA Rural Development State Director	Other Links Business Links USDA Rural Development National Web Site Farm Bill State of Vermont State of New Hampshire Web Site Accessibility Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA

Last updated: July 29, 2010