Utilities Programs Grants

Electricity, telephone, water and waste disposal services have been taken for granted in American cities since at least the 1920's. But if you lived in a rural area only 60 years ago, chances are you went without these necessities of modern life and high standard of living they make possible.

Modern utilities came to rural America through some of the most successful government initiatives in American history, carried out through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) working with rural cooperatives, nonprofit associations, public bodies, and for-profit utilities. Today, USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs carries on this tradition helping rural utilities expand and keep their technology up to date, helping establish new and vital services such as distance learning and telemedicine.

People Building Stronger Communities

U.S. Commission on Human Rights to Hold Briefing to Prevent Hospital Patient Dumping

Charities Partnering with Social Enterprises

Expansion of Medicaid to Benefit Patients and Hospitals

Expanded State and Local Poverty Measurement Developed

A Different Response to Tackling Homelessness and Alcohol Use

Rescue Mission Event Gets Kids \"Back 2 School\"

Steady Rate Decline of Homelessness for a Third Straight Year

Crowdsourcing Feedback Required: Creating a Social Enterprise the Right Way

Young Autistic Adults Face Difficulty in Transitioning Into Employment

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