HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-23 Correspondence - USDA - USDA Invests More than $195 Million in Montana's Rural and Tribal CommunitiesFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:USDA Invests More than $195 Million in Montana"s Rural and Tribal CommunitiesDate:Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:39:57 PM
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US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Together America Prospers
News Release
Contact: mark.mccann@usda.gov.
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to
Invest in Rural People, Climate-Smart Solutions, and
America’s Food System
USDA Invests More Than $195 Million in Montana’s Rural and Tribal
Communities
Bozeman, Mont., Feb. 8, 2023 - In alignment with the 2023 State of the Union address
last night, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director
Kathleen Williams today highlighted the ways the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering
on its promises to build a better America and how it is connecting with people across rural
and tribal areas in Montana.
“Today, we are highlighting USDA Rural Development’s contributions in 2022 to
strengthen our economy and rural communities, minimize the impacts of climate change,
create jobs, and invest in Montana’s families,” said Williams. “We are so proud to partner
with rural businesses, communities, producers and organizations across the state to
deliver the funding and resources that will improve the quality of life for families all across
Montana.”
In fiscal year 2022, USDA Rural Development made 674 investments in rural and tribal
areas in Montana, totaling more than $195 million. You can view the national level news
release on the USDA Rural Development website.
Here is a look at the investment areas and levels USDA Rural Development in Montana
made in 2022 to rebuild our economy and rural communities, minimize impacts of climate
change, create good-paying jobs for Montana’s workers, and invest in our families.
Single Family Housing Program: $71.8 million
Multi-Family Housing Program: $7.5 million
Water & Environmental Programs: $20.1 million
Community Facility Programs: $27.8 million
Business Programs: $50.6 million
Electric Programs: $3 million
Telecommunications: $12.5 million
More details on USDA Rural Development’s investment in Montana can be seen by going
to the recently launched Rural Data Gateway website.
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