This month, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of projects in 15 states to support small business and job creation opportunities, and train workers in Native American communities. Also announced were grants to help bring transportation improvements to Native American communities. Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs Janie Hipp made the announcement while attending an award ceremony with Tribal leaders in Miami, Oklahoma.
The announcement was made as part of the Obama Administration's focus on the rural economy, helping rural small businesses access capital, expand rural job search and training serives, and increase rural access to health care workers and technology. "USDA is working to ensure that members of Tribes have the tools they need to expand economic opportunities and improve their quality of life," Vilsack said in a press release. "These grants represent USDA's ongoing commitment to strengthen Tribes and support sustainable rural business opportunities that will create jobs."
The more than $3 million in grants announced this month will be administered through USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program.
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Posted 8/29/2011
