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Statutory SEC. 343 [7 U.S.C. 1991] (a)(13)(D) authorizes the Rural Development Under
Secretary to, on the petition of a unit of local government, determine that a part of an area be
considered rural in character (RIC) and therefore meet Rural Development’s population
eligibility requirements. This notice must take place no later than 30 days after receipt of the
petition or the commencement of the initiative, as appropriate.
Statutory SEC. 343 [7 U.S.C. 1991] (a)(13)(D) authorizes the Rural Development Under
Secretary to, on the petition of a unit of local government, determine that a part of an area be
considered rural in character (RIC) and therefore meet Rural Development’s population
eligibility requirements. This notice must take place no later than 30 days after receipt of the
petition or the commencement of the initiative, as appropriate.
(Crawford, Ga., October 1, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development joined partners in Crawford, Georgia, to celebrate the completion of major renovations at Forrest Hills Apartments. |
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(Portland, Ore., Oct. 2, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced that the agency is awarding a $99,942 grant to Regional Accelerator Innovation Network (RAIN) to support rural entrepreneurs.
“Entrepreneurs are really what keep rural economies moving forward,” said Carmack. “By backing RAIN’s work and its far-reaching network and methods, USDA is investing in rural Oregonians who build ideas into businesses that strengthen their communities.”
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced a $200,000 grant for the Caro District Library.
“Libraries hold a special place in rural communities, and accessibility is a key concern,” said Restuccia. “Thanks to the leadership of President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, we are able to help communities make their facilities more accessible and give them resources they would not have had.”
