USDA - Rural Development in Iowa
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Bill Menner
EMAIL
bill.menner@ia.usda.gov
PHONE
515-284-4663
OFFICE ADDRESS
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, IA 50309
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency
USDA Rural Development in Iowa partners with Federal, State, Tribal,
and local organizations to improve the economy and quality of life in rural
America.
USDA Rural Development operates over fifty financial
assistance programs for a variety of rural applications. They:
offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to support essential
services such as housing, economic development, health care, first
responder services and equipment, and water, electric and
communications infrastructure.
promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses
through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending
pools.
offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural
producers and cooperatives get started and improve the
effectiveness of their operations.
provide technical assistance to help communities undertake
community empowerment programs.
help rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make
health and safety repairs to their homes.
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
HOW TO HELP
USDA Rural Development has a state office and ten area offices in
Iowa. Explore their programs online and contact them directly to explore
opportunities to get involved in ending hunger and improving rural
communities.
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