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Blueprints for a Beginning: A New Home and Marriage

When Jaci Velder applied to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Mutual Self-Help (MSH) Housing Program through the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG), she was hoping for something simple: a safe and affordable place to call home in Florence, Colorado. She never imagined that her journey to homeownership would strengthen her relationship with her grandfather and begin a new chapter in her personal life as Mrs. Gibson.

Trump Administration Announces Distance Learning, Telemedicine Grant in Gallatin County

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton announced a $999,901 distance learning and telemedicine grant in Gallatin County today.

“Rural Kentucky’s future is shaped by the students we invest in today,” said Burton. “With this grant, Gallatin County students will be better equipped to pursue higher education and meaningful career pathways. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins, this investment will continue benefitting the county for years to come.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Funding for New Firetruck in Cedar Grove

A $677,000 Investment from Rural Development Will Assist in Purchase of New Firetruck

(Cedar Grove, N.C., May 12, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s State Director Robert Hosford celebrated the announcement of an investment with the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new firetruck.

USDA Advances Rural Water Resilience with New Five-Year Circuit Rider Contract to National Rural Water Association

(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. 

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