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USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Businesses and Create Jobs

Name
Erin McDuff
City
Portland
Release Date

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development 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 on a competitive basis. Public bodies, government entities, Indian tribes, and nonprofits are eligible to apply. This year's announcement also includes a Native American set aside that is funded through a national competition.

Rural Business Development Grants can be used to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion in rural areas of small and emerging private businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. Applications will be accepted in two separate categories: those involving either enterprise- or opportunity-type activities.

If you are planning to submit an application in Oregon, we encourage you to contact a local Business and Cooperative Program specialist in advance. You may also contact the Rural Development Oregon state office for more details about the application requirements and process:

          Eben Fisher
          Business Programs Technician
          USDA Rural Development
          (503) 414-3395

Complete applications must be received by USDA Rural Development at the Oregon state office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017.