Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is Now Open

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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.

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USDA to Prioritize Projects Supporting Regional Economic, Community Development Planning

USDA to Prioritize Projects Supporting Regional Economic, Community Development Planning U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is providing funds to rural projects that support regional economic and community development planning. This Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) funding is authorized through a Farm Bill provision for applications submitted through the following programs: Community Facilities…

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