By Jamie Martin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new round of investments, totaling over $194 million, to support rural and tribal communities in 14 states and Puerto Rico. These funds aim to boost economic development, improve infrastructure, and promote clean energy initiatives.
Launched by the Administration in 2022, the Rural Partners Network (RPN) works with local communities to help them access federal resources. Since its launch, RPN has received over $8.5 billion in federal investments.
These investments focus on addressing critical needs in rural areas, such as enhancing water and sewer infrastructure, creating jobs, and modernizing local economies.
For example, projects in Alaska will improve hydroelectric energy generation, while Georgia’s technical colleges will use funds to train workers in high-demand fields like welding and heavy equipment operation.
The USDA is also investing in businesses and family farms, helping to reduce energy costs through solar technology and supporting clean energy transitions.
These projects are expected to create long-term job opportunities, stabilize local economies, and improve the quality of life for families living in underserved rural communities.
Through these initiatives, USDA continues to fulfill its mission of promoting sustainable economic growth in rural America by supporting locally driven solutions.
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