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USDA - RURAL DEVELOPMENT
FY 2005 LOAN AND GRANT
PROGRAMS
INVESTED OVER
$168 MILLION
IN GEORGIA
FY 2005 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS
• SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS- Assisted
727 people in buying their own homes and provided funds
to repair 410 homes
• COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - Water or waste funds for
five communities serving 2,881 people
• BUSINESS PROGRAMS - Created and saved 1,629 jobs
• MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS – 8,315
families received rental assistance
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Caseload
All Programs As of September 30, 2005
NH 73
MT 226
MT 197
ND 166
MN
381
OR 153
ID 189
WY
126
248
WI
346
SD 202
NE 260
NV 45
MI 260
CA
CA 545
RI 32
CT 97
PA 287
IN
IL 309 172
OH
271 WV
195
CO 274
KS 196
MA
119
NY
IA 317
UT 86
ME
294
VT
124
WA 170
NJ 68
DE 42
MD
VA
116
110
KY 228
MO 327
NC 470
TN 351
AZ 96
NM 120
OK 242
SC 210
AR 128
MS
184
AK 105
WP 32
HI
117
$8M - $50M
>$50M - $100M
>$200M - $250M
>$250M - $600M
Total Cases: 10,324
TX 203
LA 212
AL
179
GA
329
FL
167
PR 103
VI 22
>$100M - $150M
>$150M - $200M
Total Funds: $ 6, 962,350,453
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY (B&I)
GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM
(RD INSTRUCTION 4279-A, B and 4287-B)
PURPOSE:
• To improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and
employment and improve the economic and environmental
climate in rural communities.
• This purpose is achieved by bolstering the existing private
credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans made by
lenders to provide lasting community benefits.
THE PROCESS
• The B&I program is a lender-driven process.
• A potential borrower should seek out a supportive lender.
The Agency cannot consider a B&I proposal in detail until
a lender expresses serious interest in the project.
• The lender coordinates the application process on behalf of
the potential borrower.
• The first step is to submit a pre-application and set up a
processing conference.
GUARANTEE LIMITS
• Maximum of 80% of loans up to
$5,000,000
• Maximum of 70% of loans over $5 - $10
Million
• Maximum of 60% above $10,000,000.
• The guarantee applies to principal,
accrued interest and approved protective
advances.
• The guarantee does not cover interest on
interest, late fees or default rates of
interest that exceed the note rate.
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
GRANT (RBEG)
RD Instruction 1942-G
PURPOSE:
To support the development of small and emerging businesses:
A start-up or expansion of a business with 50 or fewer new employees
and less than $1 million in projected gross revenue
(clarified in AN 3955).
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
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Public entities (towns, communities,
State agencies, authorities, Indian tribes);
• Private nonprofit corporations;
• NOT cooperatives unless organized as a private
nonprofit corporation.
RBEG PROJECT PURPOSES
•Infrastructure Structure
Improvements
(Water and Sewer
Improvements; Enhancing
Downtown Parking to Increase
Easy Access to Businesses, etc.)
•Training Enhancements
(example: Truck Driving
Simulator)
SELECTION FACTORS
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Population
Economic Conditions – unemployment and median household income
Applicant experience
Evidence of small business development
Commitment of nonfederal funding sources
Evidence of need for a revolving loan fund
Evidence of jobs to be created/saved
Project is part of a community or economic development plan covering
the project area
• Grant size
• State Director discretionary points
ELIGIBLE PURPOSES (RBEG)
• Revolving loan fund
• Technical assistance (problem solving
activity performed for the benefit of the
small business)
• Construction, acquisition, expansion of
buildings, machinery, equipment, utilities
(must be owned by the grantee not the
benefiting business)
• Training in connection with technical
assistance
INELIGIBLE PURPOSES (RBEG)
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Agricultural production
Comprehensive area-wide planning
Loans when the rates, terms and charges are not reasonable
To fund a project that is dependent on other funds that are
not committed
• Any project that does not have a reasonable prospect for
the development of eligible business or businesses
• No pass-through grants to Ultimate Recipient
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Application are submitted to Rural Development Area
Office
• Applications are selected on a statewide competitive basis
• Applications not selected in the statewide competition may
compete for reserve funds at the National level.
FUNDS AVAILABILITY
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National allocation typically $40 million.
Several earmarks for special initiatives (EZ/EC)
Each State receives an allocation.
Very popular and competitive program.
Suggest review program priorities (scoring) outlined in
1942-G before spending time on application.
• Discuss the project with RD Area Office in the
planning stage
RURAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT
PROGRAM (REDLG)
Instruction 1703-B
PURPOSE:
•Promote rural economic development and job
creation projects.
•Direct funds to those areas experiencing the
greatest economic hardship.
REDLG – ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Active Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunications
borrowers
• (list located at www.usda.gov/rus/electric/borrowers)
• or one who has prepaid a RUS loan
• In Georgia
• Troup Electric Membership Corp, LaGrange
• Walton Electric Membership Corp, Monroe
• Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp, Covington
• Flint Electric Membership Corp, Reynolds
• Mitchell Electric Membership Corp., Camilla
• Cobb Electric Membership Corp., Marietta
• Oconee Electric Membership Corporation, Dudley
RED LOANS
• Zero interest loans are made to RUS borrowers who relend
the money at zero interest for up to 10 years to ultimate
recipients.
• The maximum loan is $740,000 for FY 2005.
• FY 2005 Funding Available Nationwide: $24,802,639
RED LOANS
• RUS borrower must provide a 20% match.
• RUS borrower is responsible for loan payments if
the ultimate recipient defaults.
• Funds can be used for any business start-up or
expansion project including feasibility studies and
related project costs.
RED GRANTS
• Grants not to exceed $300,000 (FY2005) to eligible RUS
borrowers.
• RUS borrower must provide 20% match.
• FY2005 Funds Available Nationwide: $10 MILLION
RED GRANTS
• Grant and match loaned to a non-profit entity or
public body for a needed community facility or
service or for profit entity engaged in education
for health care.
• Loans are at 0% interest for up to 10 years.
• Loan repayments capitalize a low-interest
revolving loan fund administered by the RUS
borrower in accordance with a work plan.
RURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANT
(RBOG)
RD Instruction 4284-G
PURPOSE:
Promote sustainable economic development in rural
communities with exceptional needs through:
•Providing technical assistance for business development
•Economic development planning
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
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Public bodies
Nonprofit corporations
Indian tribes
Cooperatives with members who are primarily
rural residents and conduct activities for the
mutual benefit of the members
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Must show sufficient financial strength (positive tangible
net worth)
• Must show expertise in the activity proposed in the
application or in choosing and supervising consultants if
that is how work will be accomplished
ELIGIBLE PURPOSES (RBOG)
• Identify, train and provide technical assistance to existing
or prospective rural businesses
• Establish business support centers
• Conduct local or multi-community economic development
planning
• Establish centers for training, technology and trade
• Conduct leadership development training
• Reasonable professional fees and charges associated with
the above uses
FUNDS AVAILABILITY
• VERY LIMITED
• No state allocations
• National appropriation ($3-5 million)
• Earmarks for EZ/EC/REAP and Native American
• 1940-L sets annual limits
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$50,000 maximum project or $150,000 multistate
- two submissions to NO per State
- above does not apply to earmarks
*Know the scoring process*
USDA Funding Assistance for Rural
Renewable Energy (RE) and
Energy Efficiency (EE):
Section 9006
PURPOSE:
To help agricultural producers and small businesses reduce energy
costs and consumption through the purchase of RE systems or
installation of EE improvements
THE 9006 PROGRAM
• Created as a U.S. Department of Agriculture program
• Program designed to assist farmers, ranchers and rural
small businesses with energy projects
• In 2005, this program provides grants for renewable energy
and energy efficiency projects and may provide loan
guarantees
• Created as a 5 year program. Congress has funded the
program at $22.8 million per year for the first three years.
• In 2003 and 2004, a total of $44 million in grants were
awarded to 281 projects in 33 states.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
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Any renewable energy and energy efficiency project as defined in the law.
Requirements for eligible projects:
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Must be located in a rural area.
Must be for a pre-commercial or commercially available and replicable technology.
Must be technically feasible.
Must have sufficiency revenues to provide for operation and maintenance
Grants request must not exceed 25% of project costs
– Minimum grant request: $2,500
– Renewable Energy:
• Maximum grant request: $500,000
• If request is over $50,000, NOFA requires a project-specific feasibility study prepared by
a qualifies independent consultant
– Energy Efficiency
• Maximum grant request: $250,000
• If total project costs are over $50,000, NOFA requires an energy audit
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The applicant must be the owner of the project and control the operation and
maintenance of the proposed project.
FARM BILL DEFINITIONS
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Renewable Energy – energy derived from:
– wind, solar, biomass, or geothermal source, or
– hydrogen derived from biomass or water using one of the above energy sources
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Biomass – any organic material that is available on a renewable or recurring
basis. Includes:
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agricultural crops
trees grown for energy production
wood waste and wood residues
plants (including aquatic plants and grasses)
residues
fibers
animal wastes, and
fats, oils and greases (including those that are recycled).
The term “biomass” does not include paper that is commonly recycled or
unsegregated solid waste.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Different Technology Requirements for:
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Biomass, Bioenergy
Anaerobic Digester
Geothermal, electric generation
Geothermal, direct use
Hydrogen
Solar, small (10 kW or smaller)
Solar, large (larger than 10 kW)
Wind, small (100 kW or smaller)
Wind, large (larger than 100 kW)
Energy Efficiency
USDA has worked with technology experts to develop Guidance on the
Technical Requirements for each technology.
– Designed to help applicants better understand how to respond to the technical
requirements of the 2005 NOFA.
– Available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill/ under “Tools and Resources”
RURAL COOPERATIVE
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS (RCDG)
RD INSTRUCTION 4284-F
PURPOSE:
• Establishing and operating centers for cooperative development for the
primary purpose of improving the economic condition of rural areas
through the development of new cooperatives and improving
operations of existing cooperatives.
• To encourage and stimulate the development of effective cooperative
organizations in rural America as a part of its total package of rural
development efforts.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Nonprofit corporations
including institutions of higher education
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
• Examples of eligible activities include providing
board of director training, conducting feasibility
studies, and developing business plans.
• Centers should focus on cooperative development,
but may also assist other types of rural businesses.
ELIGIBLE AREA
All projects completed with grant
and/or matching funds must occur in rural areas.
VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER
GRANTS (VAPG)
RD INSTRUCTION 4284-J
PURPOSE:
To Help Eligible Applicants to Create Marketing
Opportunities and to Help Develop Business Plans for
Viable Marketing Opportunities
ELIGIBLE GRANT PURPOSES
For planning activities and working capital for
marketing value-added agricultural products and for
farm-based renewable energy.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
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independent producers
farmer and rancher cooperatives
agricultural producer groups
and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures
MATCHING FUND REQUIREMENT
• Cash or confirmed funding commitments
from non-federal sources
• Must be at least equal to the grant amount
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
PURPOSE:
To help residents form new cooperative
businesses and improve the operations of
existing cooperatives.
COOPERATIVE BUSINESS STRUCTURE
Meeting Member Needs
• Improve bargaining power when dealing with other
businesses
• Reduce costs
• Obtain products or service otherwise unavailable
• Obtain market access or broaden market opportunities
• Improve product or service quality
• Increase income
INTERMEDIARY RELENDING
PROGRAM
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D)
PURPOSE:
Alleviate poverty and increase economic activity
through low-interest loans to small businesses and
community development projects in a rural area.
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS
- INTERMEDIARY (RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4279.307)
• Private non-profit corporations
• Public agencies
• Indian groups
• Cooperatives
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS
- INTERMEDIARY(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4279.307)
• Have legal authority, ability to provide security and loan
repayment ability.
• Have loan making and servicing experience.
• Have acceptable capitalization.
• Document that conventional credit is not available at affordable
rates and terms.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- ULTIMATE RECIPIENTS (RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4279.308)
• Be citizens or legally admitted to the U.S.
• Be located in a rural area - not within the outer boundary of a
city with a population of 25,000 or more.
• Be individuals, public or private organizations
with authority to incur debt, give security and repay the loan.
(Corporation, partnership, LLC, individual, non- profit
corporation, public body, other).
AGENCY’S PARTICIPATION
Until all IRP loan funds are advanced, the Agency reviews:
• the intermediary’s analysis and certifications on each ultimate
recipient’s application, and,
• completes an environmental assessment.
Revolved funds must still be used for eligible purposes in
accordance with the Intermediary’s scope of work.
LOAN PURPOSES
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4274.314 )
ELIGIBLE:
• Establish or expand businesses (similar to B&I loan
purposes) or community development projects (similar to
Community Facility or Water/Waste projects).
• Land, equipment, working capital, and fees.
INELIGIBLE:
• See RD Instruction 4274-D, Section 4274.319
(examples: agriculture production and golf courses)
LOAN TERMS AND AMOUNTS
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTIONS 4274.320, 4274.325, AND 4274.331 )
INTERMEDIARIES:
• 1% Interest for a term of up to 30 years.
• Defer principal for 3 years.
• Guidelines for FY2005
Initial loan limited to $750,000 – $1 Million,
Subsequent loan limited to $750,000
Total debt limited to $15 Million
LOAN TERMS AND AMOUNTS
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTIONS 4274.320, 4274.325, AND 4274.331 )
ULTIMATE RECIPIENTS:
• Interest rate and term established by Intermediary in
work plan (Usually 4 - 6% interest with terms of 3
to 10 years depending on loan purpose).
• Maximum loan of $250,000 or 75% of the project
cost whichever is less.
LOAN SECURITY
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4274.314 )
INTERMEDIARIES:
• Pledge of IRP revolving funds and loans, assets of the
borrower, other rights and interests.
ULTIMATE RECIPIENTS:
• Normally the same as any other business loan.
• Depends on the use of loan funds.
• Often will include lien on real estate and equipment
• Personal guarantee of owners, life insurance on owners, etc.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
(RD INSTRUCTION 4274-D, SECTION 4274.343 )
 FORM RD 4274-1
 WORK PLAN
• Ability and experience to administer a revolving loan
program.
• Need for loan funds.
• Rates and terms of loans.
• Proposed fees.
• Sources of other funds.
• Pro forma financials.
• Proposed application form for ultimate recipients.
AGENCY PROCESS
IF APPROVED:
Issue Letter of Conditions
Request OGC Closing Instructions
Note: FY 2005 funds available nationwide: $33,939,318
If Ultimate Recipients Fail to Repay Loans from
the Intermediary, what happens to the
Intermediary's Loan from RBS?
When the intermediary accepts the IRP loan, it is incurring a
debt.
Collections from loans to ultimate recipients should be sufficient
to repay the RBS loan on schedule.
However, even if collections from ultimate recipients are not
sufficient, the intermediary is fully responsible for repaying
RBS.
Intermediary Relending Loan Program
FY 2005
NH 5
VT 1
WA
In Thousands
$0
$150 - $300
ND 1
MT 1
MA
MN
OR 1
ID 1
MI
WY
NE 1
PA 1
IA 5
NV 1
>$600 - $1M
CA
4
IL 1
UT 1
NY
WI 1
SD 2
>$300 - $600
>$1M - $1.5M
ME 2
IN
OH
CO
KS
MO 1
WV
1
VA 1
RI
CT
NJ
DE
MD
KY 2
NC 6
>$1.5M
TN 1
Total Loans: 57
Total Funds: $33,939,314
AZ
1
NM 1
OK 2
SC 2
AR 1
MS
TX 5
WP
AL
GA
1
LA
FL 1
AK 1
PR
HI 1
VI
As of September 30, 2005
Intermediary Relending Program Caseload
As of September 30, 2005
NH 6
VT 8
WA 7
MT 13
ND 6
MA
MN
28
OR 14
ID 6
2
NY 11
WI 7
SD 16
MI 9
WY 2
PA 17
IA 21
NE 6
NV 1
IL 7
9
UT 5
CA 19
ME
12
OH 8
IN
CO 3
KS 4
WV
9
RI
CT
NJ 2
DE 1
MD 10
VA 3
KY 17
MO 6
NC 16
TN 14
AZ 4
OK 13
NM 1
SC 8
AR 9
MS AL 7
8
AK 2
TX 3
WP 1
PR 3
VI 3
>$100,000 - $3M
>$3M - $6M
>$12M - $20M
>$20M
Total Borrowers: 404
LA 11
FL
3
HI 1
$0
GA 9
>$6M - $9M
>$9M-$12M
Total Loans Closed: $529,246,826
1890 LAND GRANT
INSTITUTIONS
RURAL ENTREPRENEURIAL
PROGRAM OUTREACH
INITIATIVE
PROGRAM HISTORY
• The 1890 Institutions have some of the best
agricultural science and business education
programs in the nation.
• Therefore, USDA, Rural Development, and the
1890 Land-Grant Universities are working
together on a new approach to support the
development of businesses that create quality jobs.
Program Goals
• Develop income-producing projects for
under-developed rural communities;
• Create self-sustaining, long-term
economic development in targeted areas
of high unemployment
• Assist and guide these communities in
becoming self-sustainable.
Partnership
• 1890 Institutions provide businesses with
the assistance needed to organize and
operate efficiently and profitably.
• To ensure quality education related to small
business development is available in these
communities.
Purpose of the Program
• To support Rural Development’s goals and
objectives of providing technical assistance for
business creation in economically challenged rural
communities.
• To support educational programs to develop and
improve upon the professional skills of rural
entrepreneurs.
Purpose of the Program (Cont.)
• To support outreach and promotion of USDA, Rural
Development, programs of assistance in small rural
communities with the greatest economic need.
Program Objectives
The main objective of this program with
the1890 Land Grant Institutions:
Is to strengthen the capacity of these communities to
undertake innovative, comprehensive, citizen-led, longterm strategies for community and economic development,
including entrepreneurship and job creation.
How Does the Initiative Work?
• Through cooperative agreements, 1890
institutions are able to receive USDA Rural
Development funding to establish economic
development programs for their neighboring
communities.
Program Objectives
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Promote Rural Development programs in the targeted
underserved areas (Contact RD State Office for list of
underserved areas)
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Build capacity in those targeted underserved rural communities
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Encourage and assist the community leaders and residents to
participate in the programs Rural Development has to offer
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Increase interst of underserved rural residents seeking
programs at the Rural Development State Offices
Types of Assistance
• Sponsor business conferences and workshops;
• Finance rural businesses;
• Provide technical assistance to new and existing businesses,
including cooperatives;
• Assist communities in leveraging other resources via state, local,
private, and/or public funding;
• Assist businesses through the application process;
• Offer educational courses in business development;
• Provide computer labs where community members can have access
to other rural economic development sources on the Internet;
• Establish business incubator services.
How are the 1890 Institutions Outreaching
USDA Rural Development Programs in
Rural Communities?
The 1890 Land Grant Institutions, with assistance from
Rural Development National and State offices are working
with these targeted rural communities to strengthen their
capacity for economic and community development.
Method Used
• Assist in developing of business plans, loan packages, marketing
strategies and accounting
• Assess and conduct feasibility studies of local community
• Recommend and advise community leaders regarding economic and
community development
• Conduct seminars workshops and conferences to disseminate
information to stimulate business and economic development
• Develop information technology outreach training for rural
communities
Method Used (cont.)
• Conduct outreach through the use of computer technology and maintaining
an internet web presence which links community leaders and residents to
available economic development information.
• Provide one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs and community
leaders
• Conduct classes in new venture planning
• Assist clients with existing Rural Development loans and grants
Program Impact/Outcome
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Created new jobs
Saved businesses
Saved jobs
Developed business incubators
Assisted clients in securing business loans
Assisted community leaders in preparing applications for Rural
Development loan and grant programs
Program Impact/Outcome (Cont.)
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Assisted community leaders in preparing applications for Rural
Development loan and grant programs
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Assisted community leaders with writing proposals for Rural
Development grant programs
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Provided computers to underserved rural communities
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Developed a better working relationship between 1890
institutions, Rural Development National and State Offices, and
the underserved rural communities
Program Success Stories
University of Arkansas-Pine-Bluff, AR
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Assisted Ms. Angela Williams, a local business woman to develop a marketing
plan for her Computer Tots training business. The marketing plan was
designed to create a regional/and or Statewide program. Since developing the
marketing plan, the business has obtained two local contracts and was
highlighted in the local newspaper.
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Assisting a minority farmer in developing an operations business plan for his
vegetable processing plant located in Mariana, Arkansas. Once the facility is in
full operation, it will supply the Marriott and Kroger’s stores with greens,
beans and other fresh produce. Several other farmers have been identified to
supply produce to the processing facility.
Program Success Stories
Fort Valley State University, GA
• RBOI provided technical assistance and an IRP loan of $18,375 to an
entrepreneur to expand her flower and gift business facilities.
• RBOI and University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) partnered to present the “Minority Business Conference” held at
Fort Valley State University, May 19, 2005. Approximately 40 participants
attended the conference.
Program Success Stories
Langston University, OK
• Assisted rural communities to set up a conference on “Faith Based
Opportunities” for religious organizations in Oklahoma.
• Organized and facilitated a community planning meeting for
community leaders to discuss the possibilities of installing a
water/sewer system in a local town.
Program Success Stories
South Carolina State University, SC
• Assisted an entrepreneur to develop a feasibility and
business plan for a proposed hotel project.
Program Success Stories
Tuskegee University
• Worked with the local community to secure a $500,000 grant for
the purpose of forming a CDC that would focus on Universitycommunity partnerships and revitalization of the campus
neighborhoods.
• Space provided by the county has been renovated and is serving as
a small business incubator. Four of the nine available spaces have
been rented.
• Ten business plans have been finalized for start-up entrepreneurs;
seven have applied for SBA community express loans, and is
expected to close on at least four with a micro-loan ranging
between $15,000 and $50,000.
Program Success Stories
Southern University and A&M College, LA
• This project provides access to the internet for small rural communities
through a tool called “Business Information System Network
(BISNet).
• The project is a resource tool whose main purpose is help rural
communities get connected on the Internet’s world wide web.
Program Funded Level and Number
of Institutions
YEAR
FUNDED LEVEL
Dollars
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 1/
2,070,000
2,151,498
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,600,000
1,499,961
1,800,000
1,800,000
1,200,000
# OF INSTITUTIONS AWARDED
Number
18
14
9
10
11
11
14
15
12
1/ Proposed for FY 05.
Maximum award per institution per year , FY 02-Fy 04 was $150,000.
Maximum award per institution proposed for FY 05 is $100,000.
1890 Land Grant Institutions
NAME
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Alabama A&M University
Tuskegee University
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Delaware State University
Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University
Kentucky State University
Southern University & A& M University
University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
STATE
AL
AL
AR
DE
FL
GA
KY
LA
MD
1890 Land Grant Institutions Cont.
NAME
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Alcorn State University
Lincoln University
North Carolina A&T State University
Langston University
South Carolina State University
Tennessee State University
Prairie View A&M University
Virginia State University
West Virginia State College
STATE
MS
MO
NC
OK
SC
TN
TX
VA
WV
Contact Information:
For Georgia
GEORGIA RD STATE OFFICE:
(706)546-2154
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs
See Handout For RD State Office
Contact Information