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USDA Rural Development Overview Colorado State Office Presented by Tedd Buelow, Acting State Director (Native American Coordinator)

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USDA Rural Development’s Mission To assist rural communities in creating prosperity so they are self-sustaining and economically thriving through investments that create ladders of opportunity, build regional resilience and support the growth of emerging markets.

Rural Development Offices Rural Development Rural Business- Rural Housing Rural Utilities Cooperative Service Service Service

Rural Development Offices 47 Stat ate Offi fices es 400 Area Offi fices es 1 Natio ional Offi fice in in DC

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Rural Housing Service (R (RHS )

Rural Housing Service (RHS) Single Family Housing - Homeownership • No Down Payment • 100 Percent Affordable Fixed Rate Financing • Closing Costs and Repairs may be included • No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) • No Prepayment Penalties

Rural Housing Service (RHS) Single Family Housing - Repair Loans and Grants • Access for persons with disabilities • Roofs and septic tanks • Energy-saving upgrades, and more

Rural Housing Service (RHS) Multi-Family Housing

Rural Housing Service (RHS) Community Facilities • Hospitals, health clinics • Schools • Daycares • Fire houses, first responder vehicles and equipment • Community centers and more • Rural Community Development Initiative

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (R (RBS)

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) Business Programs

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) Business & Industry Loan Guarantees • Convert, enlarge, repair, modernize, or develop business • Purchase and develop land, easements, rights-of-way, buildings, or facilities • Purchase equipment, machinery, supplies, or inventory • Refinance when new jobs will be created and other conditions are met

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) Additional Business Programs • Rural Business Development Grants • Intermediary Relending Program • Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program • Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) Energy Programs • Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) o Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants o Energy Audits & Renewable Energy Development Grants • Advanced Biofuel Payment Program • Repowering Assistance Program • Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) REAP • Install energy efficient lighting • Upgrade refrigeration systems • Improve insulation, duct work, windows, and other building upgrades • Lower heating and cooling costs with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades • Install solar panels or wind turbines • Purchase anaerobic digesters • Establish other renewable energy systems including geothermal or hydropower • Convert biomass to energy

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) Cooperative Programs • Value Added Producer Grant • Rural Cooperative Development Grant • Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant

Rural Utilities Service (R (RUS)

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants • Improve infrastructure • Support public health and safety • Promote economic development

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Telecommunications Programs • Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans • Broadband Loans • Community Connect Grants • Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Programs • Electric Loans • Rural Energy Savings Program • High Energy Cost Grants

Assistance under USDA Rural Development programs is available to applicants in areas designated as “rural.” Under law, the definition of “rural area” is different for each program . Contact your local USDA Rural Development office for more information. Or go to: www.rd.usda.gov Or call 1 (800) 670-6553 (toll free) USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Tedd Buelow, Acting State Director Colorado State Office Native American Coordinator USDA Rural Development tedd.buelow@wdc.usda.gov 720-544-2904 www.rd.usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.