(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced Rural Development programs will follow the historic reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act regulations effective immediately.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Dom Restuccia today announced a $1 million grant to the Village of Saint Charles in Saginaw County for water system improvements. 

(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service announces it is awarding the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) a five-year contract for the Circuit Rider Technical Assistance Program. 

When:                  Wednesday – June 10, 2026  – 12pm to 1pm

(Des Moines, Iowa, May 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton today announced the agency is investing $6.78 million in grants and $37.6 million in loans for critical rural water infrastructure projects in five Iowa counties.

Rural Illinoisans affected by the March 10, 2026 severe storm and tornado in Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, and Will counties can speak with customer service representatives about U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster recovery loans at Disaster Loan Outreach Centers, open until Saturday, May 9.

(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service announces it is awarding the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) a five-year contract for the Circuit Rider Technical Assistance Program. 

Farmers and Agribusinesses are Vital to Maine’s Economy
 

(Bangor, Maine, May 7, 2026) – During a visit to Mere Point Oyster Company in Brunswick, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director John Butera announced that USDA has invested a total of $1.2 million to benefit five businesses in Maine through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program.

(Altadena, Calif., May 6, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announces $3 million in Disaster Assistance Grants via USDA’s Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Program to support homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.