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United States Department
of Agriculture Rural Development
3001 Coolidge Rd. 2nd Floor North Suite 200 East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 324-5204 Fax: (517) 324-5225
alec.lloyd@mi.usda.gov
BUCKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS RECEIVE $35,000 FROM USDA FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
EAST LANSING, June 2, 2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Director for Michigan Gene DeRossett today presented a $35,000 grant check to Buckley Community Schools to renovate and expand the existing playground at Buckley Elementary School.
The value of this project cannot be measured in dollar amounts, DeRossett said. I hope that we take the time to hear the laughter and joy that this equipment will bring to our children.
The money is available through the Community Facilities grant program and will replace outdated playground equipment.
USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity, liquidity, and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/.
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