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.

Click on the Fact Sheets link for a list of assistance by program.

**Delaware and Maryland Rural Development State Office**1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200Dover, DE 19904Main Line: (302) 857-3580 / Fax: (855) 389-2236

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

All USDA Rural Development offices located in Maryland and Delaware are currently in remote status Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled through various points of contact and with authorization from the State Director.

                          -    - State DirectorLetitia Nichols (View Bio)
 
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## Rural Development Success Stories

### Rural Healthcare Worker Lisa Fensick: An Everyday Hero Saving Lives

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## Highlights and Announcements

                                -    USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Strengthen Rural Cooperatives That... 
                                -    Grants to Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation (RT) System... 
                                -    USDA Invites Applications for Loans and Grants to Repair and Improve Homes... 
                                -    USDA Extends Application Deadline to March 21 for the Rural Energy for  Ame... 

### Featured Programs

                          -  Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program 
                          -  Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans 
                          -  Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program 
                          -  Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants 
                          -  Business & Industry Loan Guarantees 
                          -  Rural Business Development Grants 
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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

                                -  Six Delaware and Maryland Organizations Benefit from   $3.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Investments as part of Biden-Harris Administration Announcements During Investing in America TourFeb 23, 2024 
                                -  Six Organizations in Maryland Receive a total of $380,000 in Grant Funds to Preserve Affordable HousingDec 12, 2023 
                                -  Twelve Organizations in Delaware and Maryland Receive a Total of $4.5 million in Grant Funds from USDA Rural DevelopmentJul 26, 2023 
                                -  Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda Lowers Energy Costs for Rural Business Owners and Agricultural ProducersJul 13, 2023 
                                -  Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $1 Billion to Help Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Businesses Invest in Renewable Energy Systems and Energy-Efficiency ImprovementsMar 31, 2023 
                                -  Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural EconomiesFeb 21, 2023 

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