USDA announces rural business, job training projects
August 18, 2011 | 05:04 PM | Filed in: Rural America USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of projects in 15 states to support small business and job creation opportunities, and train workers in Native American communities.
In addition, Vilsack also announced grants to help bring transportation improvements to Native American communities. Janie Hipp, senior adviser for tribal affairs, made the announcement while attending an award ceremony with tribal leaders in Miami, Okla.
The more than $3 million in grants announced today is administered through USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Enterprise Grant program, which provides grants for projects that finance the development of small and emerging rural businesses, help fund distance-learning networks, and help fund employment-related adult education programs.
In addition, Vilsack also announced grants to help bring transportation improvements to Native American communities. Janie Hipp, senior adviser for tribal affairs, made the announcement while attending an award ceremony with tribal leaders in Miami, Okla.
The more than $3 million in grants announced today is administered through USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Enterprise Grant program, which provides grants for projects that finance the development of small and emerging rural businesses, help fund distance-learning networks, and help fund employment-related adult education programs.
