Rural Development:
Working with and for our customers
USDA Rural Development is the only federal agency that’s solely focused on serving rural America. We want all eligible rural places, projects and people to successfully access the RD programs they need. This is why we are working with our customers to improve their experience across our programs and services. Together we are changing lives and transforming rural communities!
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Our Focuses
Simplify Our Processes
We are ensuring our programs are easier to access and our applications are streamlined so applicants can complete them with as little trouble possible.
Application Support
With more than 70 programs, our customers may need help finding and applying for programs. Help is available, at little or no cost, to assist rural communities and applicants.
Specialized Customer Engagement
View information about programs that are specific to customers and their needs.
Listening Session Archive
View all of our previous listening sessions and the number attendees on the Listening Session Archive page.