USDA Rural Development and Carroll EMC Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Rural Electrification Act
(Carrollton, Ga., May 20, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Georgia State Director Joyce White today presented a $58.6 million ceremonial check to Carroll Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) to expand rural electric service. The celebration takes place during Infrastructure Week and on the 90th Anniversary of the day that the Rural Electrification Act (REA) was enacted.
USDA Rural Development Announces $17.9 Million Invested in Maine’s Rural Communities During Infrastructure Week
This Investment Will Improve Services for 27,000 People
(Bangor, Maine, May 20, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director John Butera has announced that four communities in Maine are receiving a total of $17.9 million for community infrastructure projects. The announcement comes during Infrastructure Week 2026.
USDA Celebrates Oceana County Patrol Boat Dedication
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today celebrated the dedication of a patrol and rescue boat for Oceana County.
“This is a huge boost to public safety on Silver Lake and highlights the focus on improving emergency response capabilities by Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump-Vance Administration,” said Restuccia.
USDA Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Glen Oaks Community College Improvements
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia celebrated a ribbon cutting for the renovation of the South Building of Glen Oaks Community College in St. Joseph County.
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.”
US Agriculture Department Invested $885 Million in Missouri
US Agriculture Department Invested $885 Million in Missouri
Rural Development Grants and Loans Focused on Economic Development and Affordable Housing.
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 Rural Development Programs Adopt Modernized NEPA Rule as USDA Finalizes Historic Reforms
(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.