And there is good news for the national economy. The US is investing more money, interstates and rural areas. Today, the USDA says it will invest her $1.4 million in five projects. The Biden administration has said it will buy fire trucks in Green County, build affordable housing in Moore County, build medical facilities in Surrey County, and provide jobs, education, and Yadkin County.
North Carolina will receive $1.4 million to create economic opportunity in rural areas
Updated: December 17, 2022 6:14 PM EST
North Carolina is one of several states receiving $1.4 million in grants to ensure equitable access to infrastructure and equal economic opportunity for people living in rural areas. See the Saturday morning headlines above. State officials said the investment would expand economic opportunities and increase access to housing for underserved rural populations across Tarheel state.Among the five projects, Yadkin and Surrey County were awarded a portion of a USDA grant.. In Yadkin County, Rural Faith Development Community Development Corp. used a $250,000 Rural Community Development Initiative grant to create job opportunities and provide funding for enhancement. “Bringing the benefits of housing, infrastructure, and education to children, families, and individuals in rural America expands economic opportunity and helps create good jobs for future generations.” $500,000 Communities Facility disaster grants will purchase a 9,342-square-foot building to continue providing free primary care to uninsured, low-income residents. The structure has six testing laboratories and a pharmacy, and additional services such as financial her counselors and nurses are also available.
North Carolina is one of several states receiving $1.4 million in grants to ensure that people living in rural areas have equitable access to infrastructure and equal economic opportunity.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development announced Friday as part of the Biden Harris administration’s commitments.
See the Saturday morning headlines above.
State officials said the investment would expand economic opportunities and increase access to housing for underserved rural populations across Tarheel state.
Of the five projects, Yadkin and Surry County were awarded a portion of the USDA grant.
In Yadkin County, Rural Faith Development Community Development Corp. will use the $250,000 Rural Community Development Initiative grant to provide funding to create and enhance employment opportunities for people.
“Giving the benefits of housing, infrastructure and education to children, families and individuals in rural America will expand economic opportunities and help create good jobs for the next generation,” said Reginald Speight. the chief said.
In Surry County, Surry Medical Ministries Foundation Inc. used a $500,000 community facilities disaster grant to purchase a 9,342-square-foot building to provide free primary care to uninsured, low-income residents continue to
The structure has six testing laboratories and a pharmacy, with additional services such as financial counselors and nurses available.
