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Fiscal Year 2008

Release 02122008-1
City of Grambling Receives Grant to Help Residents Make Home Repairs - State Director Clyde Holloway Presents USDA Rural Development Funds - see Photos

Release 02082008-1
Determination Pays Off For New Homeowner - Federal Funding Partnership Makes Homeownership Possible - see Photos

Release 01152008-1
St. Tammany Parish Government Receives Grant to Help Residents Make Home Repairs - State Director Clyde Holloway Presents USDA Rural Development Funds - see Photos

Release 11162007-2
Abbigator Receives Federal Grant for Energy Efficiency Improvements - USDA Rural Development State Director Clyde Holloway Presents $49,934 to Abbeville Company - see Photos

Release 11162007-1
Two New Patrol Cars for Sunset - USDA Rural Development State Director Clyde Holloway Delivers $28,765 to Town for Cars - see Photos

Release 11142007-2
St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency Receives Grant to Help Residents Make Home Repairs - State Director Clyde Holloway Presents USDA Rural Development Funds - see Photos

Release 11142007-1
Groundbreaking for New Water System in Starks - USDA Rural Development Provides Over $6.2 Million to Funds Construction - see Photos

Release 11022007-2
Town of Waterproof to Purchase Two New Patrol Cars - USDA Rural Development State Director Clyde Holloway Delivers $37,500 to Town for Cars - see Photos

Release 11022007-1
Town of St. Joseph to Build New City Hall - USDA Rural Development State Director Clyde Holloway Delivers $500,357 to Town for Construction - see Photos

Release 10232007-2
Grant Funds Awarded to LSU Business and Technology Center - USDA Rural Development Funds Keep Mobile Classroom on the Road in Rural Areas - see Photos

Release 10232007-1
Pointe Coupee Parish Receives Federal Grant for Community Master Plan - State Director Clyde Holloway Presents $50,000 to Parish Officials - see Photos


Fiscal Year 2007

Release 09172007-1
USDA Rural Development Grant Funds Presented to Allen Parish Tourist Commission, Town of Elizabeth, and Town of Merryville for Community Projects

Release 09142007-1
Fire Fire Districts in Cameron Parish Will Purchase New Equipment Thanks to USDA Rural Development Grants - Congressman Charles Boustany and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Grant Funds to Fire Districts

Release 08312007-1
Golden Meadow and Grand Isle Celebrate Federal Funding for Local Projects - Congressman Charlie Melancon and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Grant Funds to Communities

Release 08302007-2
Delcambre Police Station to be Renovated - Congressman Charlie Melancon and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Grant Funds for Renovation

Release 08302007-1
Albany Receives Over $4.7 Million from USDA Rural Development to Expand Water System - Congressman Richard Baker and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Funds

Release 08272007-1
Local Non-Profit Receives Federal Grant to Help 14 Families Become Homeowners -- By Building Their Own Homes -- Congressman Charlie Melancon and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Funds to Family Resources of New Orleans

Release 08242007-1
Over $1.5 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Community Facilities Projects - Congressman Rodney Alexander and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Funds in Farmerville, Start, and Winnfield

Release 08212007-1
USDA Rural Development Funds Awarded in Vermilion Parish -- Congressman Charles Boustany and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Funds for Fire/Police Station and Hospital Repairs/Equipment

Release 08202007-1
USDA Rural Development Funds Awarded in St. Landry Parish -- Congressman Charles Boustany and State Director Clyde Holloway Present Funds for New 911 Building and Water System Improvements

Release 07112007-1
USDA Rural Development Changes Office Structure to Meet Customer Needs - Nine Offices in Louisiana Will See Changes

Release 06262007-1
June is Homeownership Month - USDA Rural Development Works Year-Round to Make Homeownership Accessible and Affordable

Release 06202007-1
USDA Rural Development Celebrates National Homeownership Month With Local Events - Sulphur and Lake Charles Host Events

Release 06192007-2
USDA Rural Development Celebrates National Homeownership Month With Local Events - Erath and Carencro Host Events

Release 06192007-1
Federal Grant Funds Awarded to ULL and Acadiana Regional Development District - Small and Emerging Businesses to Benefit

Release 04232007-1
USDA Celebrates Earth Day at Rayville High School - Over $14 Million in Funding Announced

Release 04172007-1
Register Now for Workshop on USDA Funding Opportunities for Value-Added Ag Ventures and Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Projects - Hosted in Winnsboro - Available Statewide by Distance Learning

Release 04092007-1
Loan and Grant Dollars Available for Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Projects - Deadline for Grant Applications is May 18, 2007

Release 03282007-1
Groundbreaking for New Elementary School in Glencoe

Release 03192007-2
Farmers and Small Business Owners:  Start Preparing Project Proposals for Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency/Value-Added Projects - April 3 Workshop in Lafayette Will Help You Prepare

Release 03192007-1
$3.6 Million in Rural Home Loans Provided - Sabine State Bank Honored for Housing Success, Photo Page

Release 03092007-3
$3.7 Million in Rural Home Loans Provided - Cross Keys Bank Honored for Housing Success

Release 03092007-2
$5 Million in Rural Home Loans Provided - Capital One, N.A., Honored for Housing Success

Release 03092007-1
JP Morgan Chase Receives Top Lender Honors From USDA Rural Development in Louisiana - Over $55 Million in Guaranteed Loan Funds Provided to Louisiana Borrowers

Release 12152006-1
City of Jeanerette Hosts Grand Opening for New $4.1 Million Water System - Congressman Charlie Melancon Joins Jeanerette Officials to Mark the Event

Release 12022006-1
Village of Reeves Receives Grant for New Police Car and Fire District Receives Grant for New Fire Truck - State Director Clyde Holloway Presents USDA Rural Development Funds at "Christmas in the Park" Celebration in Reeves

Release 11162006-1
Need Housing or Home Improvements?  Funding Opportunities Are Available Through USDA Rural Development - Parish to Host Public Meeting on November 29 to Discuss Funding Opportunities

Release 11022006-1
Town of Rayville Receives $3.9 Million in Funding - Congressman Rodney Alexander Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present Funding for Upgrades to Water and Sewer Systems

Release 10312006-1
Tangipahoa Parish Government Receives Funding to Develop Community Master Plan - USDA Rural Development Presents $50,000 Grant

Release 10302006-1
Town of Henderson Receives Grant for New Patrol Car - Congressman Charlie Melancon Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present USDA Rural Development Funds

Release 10272006-3
City of Grambling Receives Grant to Help Residents Make Home Repairs - Congressman Rodney Alexander Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present USDA Rural Development Funds

Release 10272006-2
Friends of Bastrop Main Street Receives Grant to Make Repairs and Upgrades to Tourism and Economic Development Center - Congressman Rodney Alexander Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present USDA Rural Development Funds

Release 10272006-1
Town of Lake Providence Receives Grant for Two New Patrol Cars - Congressman Rodney Alexander Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present USDA Rural Development

FundsRelease 10262006-2
Funding for Fire Fighting Equipment and Home Repairs Awarded in Mamou - Congressman Charles Boustany and State Director Clyde C. Holloway Award USDA Rural Development Funding

Release 10262006-1
Funding for New School and Sugarcane Study Presented in Glencoe - Congressman Charlie Melancon and State Director Clyde Holloway Award USDA Rural Development Funding

Release 10232006-1
$7.3 Million in USDA Rural Development Funding Celebrated by Communities in Evangeline and Allen Parishes

Release 10192006-2
Duson Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant for New Fire Truck - Congressman Charles Boustany Joins State Director Clyde Holloway to Present USDA Rural Development Funds

Release 10192006-1
Congressman Charlie Melancon Presents Funds for New Police Car to Village of Napoleonville - USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant Awarded

Release 10182006-1
State Director Clyde Holloway Presents $156,040 in Grants in Catahoula Parish - New Fire Truck for Jonesville--New Roof for the Hospital

Release 10172006-1
Local Fire District Receives Federal Funds for Two New Fire Trucks - Congressman Jim McCrery Joins New State Director in Presenting USDA Rural Development Funds

Release 10162006-1
St. James Parish Hospital Service District 1 Breaks Ground on $18 Million New Hospital in Lutcher, Louisiana - Congressman Charlie Melancon and New USDA State Director Clyde Holloway Join Officials to Mark Event

Release 10112006-1
New Housing and Home Improvement Funding Opportunities Are Now Available to Houma Residents - Public Meeting October 13 to Discuss USDA Rural Development Housing Programs  - Residents in Terrebonne/Lafourche Parishes Are Encouraged to Attend


Fiscal Year 2006

Release 08312006-3
Cost of Home Repairs Got You Down?  Federal Program Offers Very Low Income Homeowners Loans and Grants to Repair Their Homes

Release 08312006-2
Homeownership Opportunities in Hurricane-Impacted Areas - New Areas Eligible for Rural Development Programs

Release 08312006-1
No Downpayment Required! - USDA Rural Development Home Loan Program Makes Homeownership Affordable

Release 08212006-1
USDA Rural Development Announces over $189 Million in Hurricane Disaster Assistance Funds for Community Facilities Projects - Applications Are Now Being Accepted by Rural Development Area Offices

Release 08102006-1
Senator Mary Landrieu Presents USDA Rural Development Funding to Wisner for Water System Improvements

Release 08092006-2
Over $1.2 Million in Funding Presented to Area Communities - Town of Lake Providence, East Carroll Law Enforcement, and Village of Forest to Benefit

Release 08092006-1
Senator Mary Landrieu Visits Construction Site of New Federally-Funded Apartment Complex in Tallulah

Release 08082006-1
LSU Business and Technology Center Receives Grant for Mobile Classroom - Senator Landrieu and Congressman Alexander Present USDA Funds in St. Joseph

Release 07282006-3
USDA Rural Development Helps People Become Homeowners

Release 07282006-2
"Don't Give Up Hope" Advises Hurricane Evacuee - Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Purchase Home Through Federal Homeownership Program (with photo)

Release 07282006-1
Over $639 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding Available for Housing in Hurricane-Impacted Areas

Release 07272006-1
State Director Mike Taylor Leaves USDA Rural Development to Join State Disaster Recovery Efforts - Acting State Director Named

Release 06232006-3
Homeownership Month Celebration in Kenner Sets Stage for Major Funding Announcement - Over $639 Million Available for Housing Loans and Grants in Disaster Areas

Release 06232006-2
Homeownership Month Celebration in Denham Springs Sets Stage for Major Funding Announcement - Over $639 Million Available for Housing Loans and Grants in Disaster Areas

Release 06232006-1
Homeownership Month Celebration in Rayne Sets Stage for Major Funding Announcement - Over $639 Million Available for Housing Loans and Grants in Disaster Areas

Release 06212006-3
St. Mary Community Action Association Receives Grants to Fund Revolving Loan Fund and Provide Training for Businesses - Small and Emerging Businesses to Benefit

Release 06212006-2
Town of Erath Receives Grant to Reconstruct Louis Avenue - Community Improvements to Enhance and Encourage Economic Growth

Release 06212006-1
$6.2 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant Complete - City of Kaplan Hosts Grand Opening

Release 06142006-1
City of Hammond Receives Grant to Establish Loan Fund - Small and Emerging Businesses to Benefit

Release 06012006-1
Need Housing or Home Improvements?  New Funding Opportunities Are Now Available to Slidell Residents - City to Host Public Meeting on June 14 to Discuss Funding Opportunities

Release 05112006-1
Morehouse Parish Farmer's Market Expanding - $43,000 USDA Rural Development Grant Makes it Possible

Release 05022006-1
USDA Rural Development Grant Money Available for Technical and Supervisory Housing Assistance - $400,000 Targeted for Rural Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas

Release 04242006-1
Community Leaders Gather in West Monroe for Training - Congressman Rodney Alexander presents $43,000 USDA Rural Development Grant to Morehouse Parish Farmers Market During Opening Ceremonies

Release 03242006-1
Local Apartment Manager Receives USDA Rural Development Award - Jean Gaar Recognized as 2005 Site Manager of the Year (for apartment complexes with elderly residents)

Release 03212006-4
Broadband Coming to Dodson, Louisiana - $758227 Grant Presented to Bayou Internet, Inc., in Monroe Ceremony

Release 03212006-1
Broadband Coming to Pioneer, Louisiana - $442,500 Grant Presented to Infinity Wireless at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Release 03152006-1
USDA Rural Development Announces the Availability of Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects - $188 Million in Loan Guarantees and Grants Available

Release 06272006-1
Need Housing or Home Improvements?  New Funding Opportunities Are Now Available to Slidell Residents -- City to Host Second Public Meeting on July 12 to Discuss Funding Opportunities

Release 02242006-1
USDA Rural Development Announces the Availability of Funding for Home Loans - No Down Payment Required

Release 12022005-1
Hospital Service District 1 of St. Mary Parish Breaks Ground on $17.6 Million New Hospital in Franklin, Louisiana - Construction Begins on New Franklin Foundation Hospital

Release 11082005-1
Avoyelles Public Charter School Celebrates $9.7 Million Expansion - Construction Begins on New High School, Gymnasium, and Performing Arts Buildings

Release 10212005-1
Over $12.9 Million in Federal Funds Presented in Allen Parish

Release 10112005-1
USDA Rural Development Takes Lead in Locating Housing for Hurricane Evacuees - Next Step--Rebuilding Communities


Fiscal Year 2005
Release 08292005-1
Beware of New Telephone Scam - Callers Are Saying They Represent the Government

Release 08192005-1
$2 Million and Counting - Minden-South Webster Parish Chamber of Commerce Achieves Milestone

Release 08102005-1
Federal Funds Presented for Business Development Training - USDA Rural Development Grant Awarded to Imperial Calcasieu Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.

Release 08022005-3
Federal Funds Presented for Business Development Training - USDA Rural Development Grant Awarded to Louisiana Community Development Capital Fund, Inc.

Release 08022005-2
Grant Awarded for "Driving Louisiana's Economy" Initiative - USDA Rural Development Presents LSU $135,000 for Mobile Classroom

Release 08022005-1
Grand Re-Opening of Federally-Financed Apartment Complex - Congressman Bobby Jindal Joins Families to Celebrate

Release 07282005-1
Federal Funds Presented for Business Development Training - USDA Rural Development Grant Awarded to Acadiana Regional Development District

Release 06302005-1
USDA Announces Move - Thibodaux USDA Service Center Moves to New Location

Release 05312005-1
Jeanerette Receives Funding for New Water System - $3.9 Million Presented to City

Release 05022005-1
Franklinton Receives Funding for Sewer Improvements - $2.4 Million Presented to Town

Release 04082005-1
Construction Begins on $4.1 Million Assisted Care Facility - 60-Unit Facility Being Constructed in Carencro

Release 03312005-1
USDA Rural Development Housing Lines Redesignated - East Baton Rouge Parish Impacted--Additional Area Now Eligible for Housing Programs

Release 03292005-2
USDA Rural Development Housing Lines Redesignated - Some Areas of Ouachita Parish Are No Longer Eligible

Release 02252005-1
USDA Rural Development Housing Lines Redesignated - St. Tammany Parish Impacted--Additional Area Now Eligible for Housing Programs

Release 02102005-1
Avoyelles Water Commission Breaks Ground on $12.7 Million Project - Residents of Ward 3 Water System, Marksville, and Moreauville to Benefit

Release 02072005-1
USDA Rural Development Housing Lines Redesignated - Residents of Rapides Parish to Benefit

Release 01282005-1
Homeownership Partnership Eases the Pain of High Down Payments and Mortgage Financing - ASSIST Agency Working with USDA Rural Development to Help People Buy Homes

Release 01192005-1
Hospital Service District 1 of St. Mary Parish Receives $17.6 Million to Build New Hospital in Franklin, Louisiana

Release 11092004-1
Louisiana Ag Producer Group Receives USDA Funding for Study - Results of Study Could Mean More Jobs for Louisiana and More Profits for Louisiana Farmers

Release 10262004-1
Over 2,000 Rural Residents to Benefit From New Water System -- Jefferson Davis Parish Celebrates Completion of New $7.1 Million Water System

Release 10222004-3
Federal Funds Awarded to Local Communities - Town of Jonesville, Catahoula Parish Communications District, and Trout

Release 10222004-2
Federal Funds Awarded to Local Communities - Waterproof and Newellton

Release 10222004-1
Federal Funds Awarded to Local Communities - Richland Parish Assessment District, East Carroll Parish Law Enforcement District, East Carroll Parish Hospital Service District, and Town of Lake Providence

Release 10152004-2
Federal Funds Awarded to Local Communities - Town of Dubach and Greater North Louisiana Community Development Corporation

Release 10152004-1
Federal Funds Awarded to Local Communities - Avoyelles Water Commission, Avoyelles Public Charter School, City of Ville Platte, and Town of Mansura


Fiscal Year 2004
Release 08262004-1

Would You Like to Build Your Own Home--Four families in Calcasieu Parish did, and now they are moving in!

Release 07282004-1
USDA Rural Development Presents $8.5 Million in Funding for Four Projects in Louisiana

Release 07212004-1
Notification of Temporary Office Closure

Release 07162004-1
Rural Development Official Receives National Recognition--Michael B. Taylor Receives USDA Honor Award in Washington, DC  --- Photo

Release 07072004-1
Funding Workshops for Faith-Based, Non-Profit Organizations to be Held Around State--Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Monroe, and Shreveport

Release 05102004-1
What Do Water, Police Cars, and Hospitals Have in Common?  Federal Funding--$6.1 Million in Projects for Northeast Louisiana Communities

Release 05032004-1
Downsville Breaks Ground on New Water Well--$281,000 Federal Grant Funds Project

Release 04222004-1
USDA Celebrates Earth Day in a Big Way at Holly Beach--Over $20 Million in Funding Announced for Louisiana Communities

Release 03302004-1
USDA Rural Development Accepting Applications for Housing Preservation Grants--$200,139 Available for Rural Areas in Louisiana

Release 03092004-1
Opportunity for Organizations to Earn $$--Packaging Housing Loan and Grant Applications

Release 03092004-2
Opportunity for Organizations to Earn $$--Packaging Housing Loan and Grant Applications

Release 02282004-1
Ribbon Cutting on New Child Development Center--Mansura is home to new state-of-the-art facility

Release 02202004-1
Groundbreaking for New Pavilion at Jimmie Davis Tabernacle--Residents of Jackson Parish to Enjoy New Community Facility

Release 02172004-1
Varnado Water District Receives $3.9 Million in USDA Funding for Expansion and Improvement of Water System--Residents of Thomas, State Line, Pine, Sheridan, and Surrounding Rural Areas to Benefit

Release 01302004-1
New Financing Choices Available for Avondale Home Buyers--Residents Now Eligible for USDA Rural Development Programs

Release 01072004-1
Pollock Area Water System Celebrates Construction of $2.7 Million Expansion Project--New wells + New Storage tanks = More Users!

Release 12152003-1
Medical Project Links Rural Medical Facilities to Alexandria - LaSalle Parish Hospital District 2 Receives $262,000 Telemedicine Grant from USDA Rural Development for Critical Life-Saving Technology

Release 12112003-1
USDA Rural Development Housing Lines Redesignated - Residents in Greenwood , Blanchard, and Forbing Now Eligible for Housing Loans

Release 11172003-1
Construction begins on $2.7 Million Wastewater Facility in Springfield, Louisiana - 180 Residents of Springfield to Benefit

Release 10102003-1
Governor Foster Proclaims October "Cooperative Month"


Fiscal Year 2003
Release 09302003-2
USDA Awards $32.4 Million in Rural Development Grants for Education and Medical Service--LaSalle Parish Hospital District 2 to Receive $262,000 for Critical Life-Saving Technology

Release 09302003-1
USDA Rural Development Areas Change--Southeast Louisiana Parishes Affected

Release 09162003-1
Rural Development Service Areas Change--Northwest and Central Louisiana Parishes Affected

Release 09152003-1
USDA Announces $1.5 Million in Cooperative Agreements With 1890 Institutions

Release 06302003-1
New $1.4 Million Water System in Bossier Parish--Sligo Water System Dedication

Release 06112003-1
Groundbreaking for Unique New Neighborhood--Families Are Building Their Own Homes

Release 06092003-1
Homeownership Headlines Discussion at Town Hall Meeting

Release 05232003-1
Construction Begins on $1.2 Million DeQuincy Public Safety Complex

Release 05212003-1
Construction Begins on $5.4 Million Centralized Public Wastewater Collection and Treatment System--Over 1,000 Residents of Concordia Parish to Benefit

Release 04232003-2
Governor Foster and Senator Breaux Join USDA Officials to Present $5.8 Million to the City of Kaplan

Release 04232003-1
USDA Announces Funding for Village of Simsboro and Grant Opportunity for Trailblazer RC&D

Release 04222003-1
USDA Provides $4.5 Million in Funding to Construct a New Sewer System in Livingston Parish

Release 04052003-1
Town of Clinton has New Primary Care Facility

Release 04032003-1
Rural Development Increases Income Limits for Housing Loans and Grants

Release 03282003-1
Belle Chasse Academy Dedication Ceremony

Release 03252003-1
Tallulah Rural Development Office to Serve Tensas Parish Residents

Release 03072003-1
Rural Development Announces New Area Loan Limits

Release 03062003-1
Bush Administration Official Outlines Rural Development Priorities for 2003


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