The Department of Agriculture is providing more than $200 million for rural community services. USDA undersecretary for rural development, Justin Maxson, announced the funding Tuesday. USDA will invest 266 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly three million rural residents in 16 states and Puerto Rico. This funding includes $156 million to support health-care-related improvements and emergency response services that will benefit nearly one million rural residents in nine states and Puerto Rico. Maxson says the funding will “spur community development and build sound infrastructure like hospitals and medical facilities to help rural America build back better and stronger.” Specifically, USDA is investing in 41 projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The assistance will fund a variety of essential community services, including emergency response vehicles and equipment. The investments are going to Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Puerto Rico.
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