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USDA releasing $6.3 billion funding package for rural electric, drinking water projects

This funding will advance major projects to upgrade electric infrastructure, manage solid waste and enhance water and waste disposal facilities.

Keaton Peters

USDA invests $256 million in rural clean energy projects

Some of the projects receiving funding include solar installations, wind energy systems, hydropower retrofits and upgrades to irrigation and agricultural equipment.

Adam Rollins

Michigan to distribute $42 million to protect rural community water systems

The projects will replace critical water mains, sewer mains, wells, drainage and storage tanks.

Pete Hahnloser

USDA making $500 million available for new conservation easements

The program supports landowners and other entities in conserving, restoring and protecting wetlands, productive agricultural lands and grasslands at risk of being converted to other uses.

Pete Hahnloser

USDA lending $80 million for renewable energy projects in rural Nevada

Projects seeks to increase resilience in emergencies, lower energy costs for residents and businesses, and provide employment opportunities in rural areas

Brady Pieper

USDA offering $7.3 billion in rural electrification financing

Over 20 percent of America's rural population will see benefits from these 16 projects.

Pete Hahnloser

USDA to fund new wetlands conservation easements

Agency accepting proposals through Aug. 16, with priority given to proposals that target producers who conserve wetlands in disadvantaged communities or benefit them

Pete Hahnloser

USDA looks to fund $50 million in new wetlands conservation easements

Program enables partners to collaborate with local agricultural producers to safeguard and improve high-priority wetlands on farmland

Pete Hahnloser

USDA announces $250 million available to reduce wildfire risks

Funds will help vulnerable communities protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires

Brandon Rodriguez

USDA funding Tribal communities’ clean water, high-speed internet projects

$58 Million in grants will help support economic development, high-speed internet deployment and modern infrastructure

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