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USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Businesses and Create Jobs

Name
Erin McDuff
City
Portland
Release Date

The Oregon State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Vicki Walker, today announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants to support rural businesses and help create jobs.

Approximately $300,000 is expected to be made available in Oregon under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program. The grants will be awarded competitively. Eligible applicants include public bodies, government entities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations. This year’s announcement also includes a Native American set aside that is funded through a national competition.

The Rural Business Development Grant Program supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private, rural businesses that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenue. For additional information, see the RBDG website.

If you are planning to submit an application in Oregon, we encourage you to contact a local Business & Cooperative Program Specialist. You may also contact our State Office for more details about the application requirements and process:

          Lisa Siesennop
          Business & Cooperative Programs Director
          USDA Rural Development
          1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 1801
          Portland, OR 97204
          (503) 414-3367
          Lisa.Siesennop@or.usda.gov

Complete applications must be received by the USDA Rural Development Oregon State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016.