Initiatives

Long-term investments to low-income communities, creating economic activity and jobs.

Planning support and technical assistance to foster placemaking activities in rural communities.

A Farm Bill provision that allows USDA to give priority for projects that support the implementation of regional economic development plans.

Partnering with local leaders to give them proven tools to rebuild and put people back to work.

Established to foster cooperative development and ensure coordination with Federal agencies and national and local cooperative organizations that have cooperative programs and interests.

The SUTA provisions authorize the RUS to provide tools to help finance improvements in electric, telecommunications, water and sewer infrastructure in SUTA.