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Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes to Support High-Speed Internet Deployment in Rural Communities as Part of Investing in America Agenda

McALLEN, Texas, April 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is partnering with rural cooperatives, local organizations and Tribes to support high-speed internet deployment in 11 states.

USDA Invests $3.69 Million to Create Economic Opportunity in Underserved Rural and Native American Communities

HURON, S.D., December. 21, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Nikki Gronli today announced five projects to improve infrastructure, housing and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities across South Dakota.

USDA Expands Eligibility for Tribes Under the Rural Business Development Grants Program

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA is expanding eligibility for Tribes under the Rural Business Development Grants program. This program creates jobs, spurs economic growth, and supports enterprise projects in rural and Tribal communities.

USDA Rural Development Celebrates $2.9 Million Water and Wastewater Improvements for Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

CARSON CITY, Nev., Dec. 12, 2023—Today, USDA Rural Development Nevada State Director Lucas Ingvoldstad celebrated the ribbon cutting for a $2.9 million combined loan and grant commitment towards water and wastewater system improvements for the Hungry Valley Colony of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. The investment funded the construction of a new 100,00-gallon water tank and repairs to the existing water tank as well as a new wastewater treatment plant liner and other water and wastewater improvements.