Following the announcement of the second round of ReConnect Pilot Program funding in 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development will offer the first in a series of ReConnect Program technical assistance workshops in Seattle, Washington, on January 29-30, 2020.

Those interested in applying for ReConnect Program funding to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas that currently lack sufficient internet access are invited to attend.

USDA State Director for Rural Development John Rounsaville today highlighted major accomplishments and investments that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities, particularly in Mississippi.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invested $445.9 million in 2019 to build prosperity and strengthen Oregon's rural communities, announced State Director John Huffman today.

  USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that nearly $925,000 will be utilized for energy efficiencies and renewable energy that will help a total of 14 ag producers and rural-based businesses.

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development  Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser encourages rural communities in FEMA declared disaster counties in Nebraska to utilize the $2.2 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to assist in their recovery.

   USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that $500,000 will be utilized for a distance learning project in Southeast Nebraska.

   “Increasing education through technology, enhanced equipment and software that brings educators and students together virtually, helps rural areas to have access to expanded education,” said Elmshaeuser. 

USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that $1.5 million will be utilized for a water project in the village of Greeley.