Wednesday, July 15, 2009
 
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Grants available to support rural community development

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[July 15, 2009]  CHAMPAIGN -- Colleen Callahan, Illinois director for USDA Rural Development, announced that funding is available for community development in rural Illinois. More than $6 million is available nationwide through USDA Rural Development to help business and community leaders increase their capacity to undertake projects that will expand their local economies. Funded projects will help develop housing, community facilities, and community or economic opportunities in rural areas.

"The purpose of the program is to help community-based development organizations as well as economically challenged communities attract and retain investments in rural communities," Callahan said. "Grantees often provide activities such as entrepreneurship training and leadership development to help business and community leaders expand their local economies and create jobs."

Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations, which have been legally organized for at least three years and have experience working with local nonprofit organizations and low-income communities. Recipients match the grant dollar for dollar, thus doubling the impact on the communities. For-profit organizations are not eligible.

Illinois applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the Rural Development State Office, 2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821. More information is available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-15128.htm or by calling Karen Lee at 217-403-6213 or TDD 217-403-6240.

USDA Rural Development provides financing and technical assistance to foster growth in homeownership, business development, and essential community and technology infrastructure. More information is available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/il. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

[Text from file received from USDA Rural Development in Illinois]

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