Rural Development

New Funding Window to Open in March for USDA Broadband Program

Program webinar will take place on March 6 for interested applicants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is inviting loan and grant applications from organizations to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible...

February 28, 2024By Broadband, Business Growth, Rural Development, Supporting Small Business, USDA, , , Read more...

Celebrating Black History Month and West Virginia’s Entrepreneurs

It may not seem like it, but the days are getting longer. We may be in the dead of winter here in West Virginia, but at Rural Development February is when things really start to heat up. Funding award announcements and learning opportunities are just a few of the things...

February 8, 2024By Business Growth, Entrepreneurs in Action, Resource Partners, Rural Development, Supporting Small Business, USDA, , , , Read more...

Fostering a Strong Business Climate in Our Rural Communities

Economic and workforce development probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but at USDA Rural Development assisting small businesses is one of our primary missions. We are dedicated to helping West Virginia businesses through...

April 10, 2023By Business Growth, Rural Development, Supporting Small Business, USDA, , Read more...