NEWS: USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Response

USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America. Please visit USDA Rural Development's Coronavirus Response page for the latest information and notices on how Rural Development is supporting its stakeholders.

**Louisiana Rural Development State Office**3727 Government StreetAlexandria, LA 71302Office: 318-473-7920 | Fax: 844-325-6950Toll Free: 866-481-9571

**Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs?** Call 1-800-292-8293

                          -    - State DirectorDeidre Deculus Robert (View Bio)
 
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## Highlights and Announcements

                                -    Announcing Family Resources of New Orleans Loan Packager Assistance 
                                -    Stakeholder Announcement: USDA Seeks Applications to Strengthen Community a... 
                                -    USDA Seeks Applications for Technical Assistance Grants to Support Communit... 
                                -    Notice of Potential Changes to Eligible Area Maps for USDA Rural Developmen... 

### Featured Programs

                          -  Broadband Technical Assistance 
                          -  Business & Industry Loan Guarantees 
                          -  Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program 
                          -  Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans 
                          -  Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants 
                          -  Water & Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees 
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### Resources

**Check Eligibility**Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

**Manage your USDA Loan**You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226
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## Rural Development News

                                -  US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Invest $166,668 to Louisiana State University through Rural Energy of America Program – Technical Assistance Grant to assist small businesses in surrounding areasMar 26, 2024 
                                -  US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Invest $166,666 to Louisiana Tech through Rural Energy of America Program – Technical Assistance Grant to assist small businesses in surrounding areas.Mar 18, 2024 
                                -  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Louisiana State Director Deidre Deculus Robert today announced that the department will invest more than $2.2 million to improve access to distance learning and telemedicine in rural Louisiana.Mar 05, 2024 
                                -  US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Invest $166,668 to University of Louisiana at Lafayette through Rural Energy of America Program – Technical Assistance Grant to assist small businesses in surrounding areas.Mar 01, 2024 
                                -  Biden-Harris Administration Announces Hands-On Support to Help Ag Producers Applying for Renewable Energy FundingFeb 20, 2024 
                                -  Bayou Community Academy Charter School Transforms Learning Environment with New State-of-the-Art Facility with the Support of USDA Rural DevelopmentFeb 13, 2024 

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