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CDFA Rural Development Finance Update - April 7, 2015

Rural Development Finance Update
April 7, 2015
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2014 Annual Information Statement of the Farm Credit System
This annual information statement of the Farm Credit System provides information for investors in the debt securities issued by AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, AgriBank, FCB, CoBank, ACB, and Farm Credit Bank of Texas.

USDA Announces $31M to Promote Rural Economic Development
According to the USDA Blog, $31 million in loans and grants is being provided through the USDA's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program for 38 projects in 12 states to promote rural economic development.

Next Steps in Delivering Fast, Affordable Broadband
The White House reports progress that the administration has made to expand wireless access and mobile broadband to 98% of Americans. The report lists various policies that have helped to drive progress and will continue to promote investment in wireless broadband connectivity.

Rural Focus for Business Oregon's 2015 Agenda
Business Oregon's 2015 Rural Agenda seeks to address the lack of rural economic development in the state. The agenda would support projects to: make rural Oregon a center for natural resources innovation, invest in infrastructure supporting rural job growth, and support community development.

TX Transportation Commission Approved $2B in Projects
According to Bond Buyer, the Texas Transportation Commission approved $2B for road and bridge projects. Nearly 500 miles of new highway lanes, 64 bridge replacements, and 18 lane-widening enhancements will be added.

Upcoming Events
Intro EB-5 Finance WebCourse
USDA Rural Development News

Rural Renewable Energy and Efficiency Get A Boost from USDA
EESI | Mar. 28 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Federal

USDA Rural Development Keeping Promise in Kentucky
USDA Blog | Mar. 27 | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Kicks in $5.4M for Broadband Improvements in NM
Albuquerque Business First | Mar. 24 | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Loans to Fund Community Facility Projects in TX
The Vindicator | Mar. 12 | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

 

CDFA Rural Development Finance Initiative

The CDFA USDA Rural Development Partnership is a two-year partnership between CDFA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will focus on an increase in development finance education and resources for USDA's internal staff.

CDFA USDA Best Practices Publication -- Accepting Projects for Review
CDFA is producing a best practices publication that will feature 10 rural development projects representing best practices in the use of financing and/or funding. To submit your project for consideration, click the link above.

Rural Development Headlines

Water Infrastructure Finance Authority Annual Report 2014
WIFA | Apr. 7 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | State Finance Program

Tax Credits for Historic Properties Possible
Logan Banner | Apr. 6 | Local Finance Program | Rural Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Accredited Kentucky Main Street Program
SurfKY News | Apr. 6 | Economic Development | Redevelopment | Rural Development

$200M in Bonds for Bridges in Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal | Apr. 1 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Announce Innovative Investment
Farm Credit | Mar. 31 | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

POWER Initiative Grant Money Available in Coal Communities
SurfKY News | Mar. 30 | Community Development | Economic Development | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC)

Texarkana Receives $25M USDA Loan for Broadband
UALR Public Radio | Mar. 26 | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Access to Credit for Farmers and Small Businesses Within the EU
European Commission | Mar. 24 | Access to Capital | Rural Development

Rural Renewable Energy and Efficiency Get A Boost from USDA
EESI | Mar. 23 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Federal

NY Senate Plan Would Boost New York Agriculture
The Record | Mar. 18 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Food Systems Finance | Innovation Finance | Legislative | Rural Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

NE Angel Tax Credit May Increase
Silicon Prairie | Mar. 12 | Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | Rural Development

Wacker Chemical Corporation's $60M Expansion in Calvert City
SurfKY News | Mar. 10 | Economic Development | Rural Development | State Finance Program

NTCA's Smart Rural Community Collaboration Grant Recipients
NTCA | Mar. 10 | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program | Rural Development

Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative Receives $2.9M
PR Newswire | Mar. 6 | Food Systems Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development

The Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves $75K Grant
SC Dept. of Commerce | Mar. 3 | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | State Finance Program



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