Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Des Moines, Iowa, June 2, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership.

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac solar ground-mounted solar array footprint would be approximately 37.5 acres in size. This includes the fenced areas with solar PV modules and an equipment area. In addition, a new 20-foot-wide access road will allow entry to the facility from County Road 2175 N. The total acreage for the fenced area and road is 42 acres.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct solar arrays within a 9 acre area of previously disturbed agriculture land-use. 

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac solar ground-mounted solar array footprint would be approximately 32 acres in size across land previously agricultural land-use.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac ground-mounted solar array would have an approximate footprint of 29 acres across land previously agricultural land-use.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Washington, D.C. June 1, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting the Trump Administration’s commitment to expanding access to housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, realize the dream of homeownership.

The Value-Added Producer Grant Invests in Small Farms and Economic Sustainability

 

(Harrisburg, Pa., May 9, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Pennsylvania State Director Jeremy Wilson announced over $670,000 investments through Value-Added Producer Grants that strengthen Rural Development’s commitment to small farms and their economic sustainability. 

This Investment Provides Improved Healthcare for over 15,000 Pennsylvanians

 

(Harrisburg, Pa., May 14, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Pennsylvania Acting State Director Jeremy Wilson has announced that Indiana Regional Medical Center will receive $1 million for a new Interventional Radiology Lab.

This Investment Will Help Provide Reliable Infrastructure for 6,012 People

 

(Harrisburg, Pa., May 21, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Pennsylvania Acting State Director Jeremy Wilson has announced that Brockway Borough Municipal Authority will receive $5.2 million in loan funds for critical water/wastewater upgrades.