USDA Rural Development helps local governments, cooperatives and utility districts finance essential public infrastructure like reliable drinking water, wastewater and solid waste management, Telecommunications and Electricity.

Water & Waste Disposal:

• Water & Waste Disposal Loans & Grants (WEP)
• Emergency Community Water Assistance (ECWAG)

Related Programs

• Solid Waste Management Grants
• Technical Assistance and Training Grants
• Predevelopment Planning Grants
• Revolving Loan Funds for Very Small Projects

Telecommunications

USDA Rural Development programs are available to finance rural America's telecommunications infrastructure. These programs help rural residents and businesses gain access to new and advanced services, technology and job opportunities. For details in Alabama, contact Allen Bowen.

• Distance Learning & Telemed Loans/Grants (DLT)
• Community Connect grants
• Broadband Infrastructure Loans
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans

Related Programs

• Public Television Digital Transition Grants
• Expansion of 911 Access Loans
• Weather Radio Transmitter Grants

Electric Programs

• Electric Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees
• High Energy Cost Grant Program