10th January 2025

USDA Invests in Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Agency is investing in $120 million in 516 projects to expand access to clean energy systems through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

16th December 2024

USDA Rural Development Invests $6 Million in Stowe Electric Department to Reduce Clean Energy Costs for Central Vermonters

STOWE, Vt., Dec. 16, 2024 –United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $78.3 million in funding to make clean, affordable, reliable energy accessible to Rural Americans.

14th November 2024

More than $5 Million in USDA Funding Will Lower Costs, Emissions at 23 Twin State Businesses through Rural Energy for America Program

MONTPELIER, Vt., Nov. 14, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $5,057,046 in grant funding to help rural Twin State businesses reduce costs and benefit the environment. RD is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America
Program (REAP).

30th October 2024

NEK Broadband Receives $2.84 Million USDA Grant to Help Rural Residents in Groton Secure Online Access

ISLAND POND, Vt., Oct. 30th, 2024 – Sarah Waring, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development (RD) in Vermont and New Hampshire, announced today that NEK Broadband received $2,847,276 through the Community Connect Grant program.

28th October 2024

Vermont Bond Bank Secures $40 Million to Operate USDA Rural Energy Savings Program

Charlotte, Vt., Oct. 28, 2024 – Today, the Vermont Bond Bank (Bond Bank) announced that it has received a $40 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) to facilitate and administer the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)
throughout the state.

18th October 2024

USDA Selects the Town of Cabot for Disaster Relief; Invests $3.7 Million in New Hampshire, Vermont Small Business Energy Projects

MONTPELIER, Vt., Oct. 18, 2024 – Sarah Waring, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development (RD) in Vermont and New Hampshire, today announced that the Agency selected Cabot, VT for flood-relief funding through the Community Facilities
Disaster Grants Program (CF), and invested $3,758,883 in 16 Twin State small businesses through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

3rd October 2024

USDA Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Energy Costs in Twin States as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Montpelier, Vt., Oct. 3, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development (RD), Sarah Waring, announced today that the agency is investing $2,698,024 million in grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to support six small businesses in Vermont and New Hampshire.

17th July 2024

USDA Funds Rural New Hampshire Communities, Farmers, and Small Businesses with $10.6 Million

CANDIA, NH, July 17, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small today announced $10,607,909 in New Hampshire state funding through a mix of USDA Rural Development (RD) programs.

25th April 2024

USDA RD Teams Up with VLCT, State to Offer Technical Assistance through $1M Pilot Program for Communities Affected by Disaster

MONTPELIER, Vt., April 25, 2024 – Sarah Waring, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development (RD), today announced $1,000,000 in technical assistance funding for Vermont communities to build financial, operational and managerial expertise following a disaster.

21st February 2024

USDA Announces National Rural Infrastructure Projects

Montpelier, Vt., Feb. 21, 2024 – USDA Rural Development State Director for Vermont and
New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, today announced $1,878,000 in federal funding for seven regional and municipal infrastructure projects in the Twin States through the Solid Waste Management Grants Program and the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program.

15th February 2024

Senator Welch, USDA Rural Development Gather in St. Johnsbury to Celebrate New Science Annex

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt., Feb. 15, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development, Farah Ahmad, joined Vermont Senator Peter Welch, USDA State Director for Vermont & New Hampshire Sarah Waring, and other key stakeholders today at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium to officially open the new Tang Science Annex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

25th January 2024

USDA Funds More than $950K in Technical Assistance Grants to Support Rural Energy for America Program

MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 25, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Vermont and New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, today
announced $951,197 in Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers apply for funding through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

11th December 2023

USDA Invests $250,000 to Help Low-Income Homeowners in Underserved VT and NH Communities Make Crucial Improvements

MONTPELIER, Vt., Dec. 11, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Vermont and New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, today
announced $250,000 to make essential energy improvements for low-income Twin State residents.

30th November 2023

USDA Rural Development Invests More than $765K in Vermont and New Hampshire Distance Learning & Telemedicine

MONTPELIER, VT, Nov. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development in Vermont and New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, today announced $765,211 in grant funding for two Twin State institutions.

27th November 2023

USDA Rural Development Invests $2,247,000 in Vermont and New Hampshire Clean Energy and Food Production

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the agency is making investments in 185 projects worth nearly $196 million to create new and better market opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs across the country.

1st November 2023

USDA Rural Development Invests $21.4 Million in Lower Bartlett Water Precinct; $3.62 Million to Energy Projects in Twin States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Agency is investing $1.1 billion in loans and grants to upgrade rural infrastructure throughout the country, and $145 million to help rural business owners and ag producers lower
energy costs, generate income and expand operations.

28th August 2023

USDA Rural Development Funds New Hampshire, Vermont Grantees with More than $1,000,000

MONTPELIER, Aug. 28, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director of Rural Development in Vermont and New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, today
announced that the Agency is investing $1,064,000 to municipalities and non-profit organizations in both states through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant
Program.

24th August 2023

USDA Makes $123 Million Available for Meat and Poultry Processors

MONTPELIER, VT, Aug. 24, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Sarah Waring today announced that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain
and create new and better markets for producers.

20th July 2023

USDA Rural Development Offers Disaster Relief Resources for Vermont Residents Impacted by July 10 Floods

MONTPELIER, July 20th, 2023 –Sarah Waring, State Director for USDA Rural Development (RD) in Vermont and New Hampshire, today announced assistance for rural residents to recover and rebuild from the devastating floods occurring on Monday, July 10th of
this year.

15th June 2023

USDA Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

Manchester, NH, June 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America, including North Country Growers in Berlin, NH.

15th June 2023

North Country Growers Brings 80 Jobs to Berlin with $19.9M USDA Loan Guarantee

Manchester, NH, June 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America, including North Country Growers in Berlin, NH.

18th May 2023

NEK Broadband Receives More than $17 Million for Infrastructure through USDA ReConnect Program #

MONTPELIER, VT, May 18, 2023 – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $17,463,911 grant award to NEK Community Broadband (NEK Broadband) through the USDA ReConnect Loan & Grant Program.

16th May 2023

USDA Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Two New Programs

MONTPELIER, VT, May 16, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loans for rural energy and utility providers across the country to bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities.

24th March 2023

USDA Invests $28.4 Million to Improve Health Care for More than 9,500 Rural Vermonters

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt., March 24, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development (RD) Xochitl Torres Small announced
$28.4 million in funding to improve health care facilities in St. Johnsbury and Waterbury through USDA’s Community Facilities Direct Loans and the Emergency Rural Health Care (ERHC) grant program