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2003 Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2003 saw Rural Development's financial investment exceed $187,000,000 in the State of Georgia. The information that follows will provide you with a brief description of the program type, the dollar outlay, and the estimated number of people helped. Single Family Housing Programs Our Single Family Housing Program continues to be a leader in the nation in providing assistance to very-low, low, and moderate income families who purchase their own home.  Our guaranteed program remains one the most successful due to our partnership with the private lending industry.  The repair loans and grants are used to rehabilitate homes owned by elderly or very-low income families, in many instances removing health and safety concerns. Guaranteed Home Ownership Loans $52,721,470      489 Families Assisted Direct Home Ownership Loans $29,276,870      400 Families Assisted Home Repair Loans and Grants  $2,060,120      306 Families Assisted Multi-Family Housing Programs The Multi-Family Housing Program provides decent, safe, and affordable rental units at below market and market rents.  These properties are located in our rural communities and offer a comfortable place to live for those families who cannot or choose not to purchase their own home.   Rural Rental Housing Loans (direct) $1,232,000  185 New Rental Units Rural Rental Housing Loans (guaranteed) $2,102,000  220 New Rental Units Rural Housing Rehabilitation Loans $1,232,000 185 Units Rental Assistance Payments $18,153,763   Housing Preservation Grants $322,566 60 Units Community Programs Community Programs provide funds for infrastructure, essential community facilities, and technology enhancements for medicine and learning.  Extensive infrastructure improvements to provide clean drinking water, wastewater and solid waste treatment facilities are also available. Water and Waste Loans and Grants $38,365,100 5,316 Users in 6 Communities Community Facility Direct, Guaranteed, Grants $ 19,602,750 Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Community Center, Library Improvement, At-Risk Child Facility Appalachian Regional Commission Grants $ 600,000 300 New Jobs Created Business Programs Our Business Programs literally transform deserving communities into places of opportunity and growth, providing jobs and stimulating the economy.  Projects include cooperative development, tourism initiatives, downtown enhancements and infrastructure improvements. Guaranteed B&I Loans     Rural Business Enterprise Grants $1,843,736 22 projects located across the state Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant     Intermediary Relending Program     Rural Business Opportunity Grant $200,000 2 projects  Appalachian Regional Commission Grant $300,000 1 project Value-Added Producer Grants $315,350 4 projects This information reflects the wide variety of services that USDA Rural Development has available to rural families and communities. Georgia consistently ranks as one of the top States in loan and grant funds extended.  Please send any comments or suggestions to:   craig.scroggs@ga.usda.gov Last Updated : February 02, 2004