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Water and Waste Programs
An essential part of any community's economic development plans must be adequate infrastructure.  USDA/Rural Development provides funding for many of the basic infrastructure needs in rural areas and towns with populations not in excess of 10,000.

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Long term loans of up to 40 years and interest rates based on community income levels are available.  Grants are available to assist the most needy communities to reduce the user rates and charges to the level of similar systems.  This program is directed toward rural areas and communities with a population of up to 10,000 people.  Eligible applicants include broadly based nonprofit corporations and public bodies, such as municipalities, counties, townships, special purpose districts and authorities.  Applicants must be unable to finance proposed projects from their own resources or through commercial credit.  Loans and grants are available for community water systems, sanitary sewage systems, solid waste disposal systems and storm wastewater disposal systems.

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For assistance with any of the topics outlined on this page, please contact David M. Douglas, Community Programs Director.  Mr. Douglas can be reached at (614) 255-2391 or by email David.Douglas@oh.usda.gov.
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