What does this program do? This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. Who may apply for this program? Rural public entities including, […]
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The Rural Finance Authority (RFA) offers low-interest loan programs to farmers for a wide variety of activities. The RFA partners with local lenders to provide affordable credit to eligible farmers. Loan participations are purchased by the RFA under the following programs: Basic Farm and Seller-Assisted Loans – help younger and beginning farmers purchase […]
The vast majority of rural people do not have reliable, secure ways to save money, protect and build assets, or transfer funds. This is particularly true for vulnerable groups, such as women, youth, and displaced people. Basic formal financial services still reach only 10 per cent of rural communities. Weak […]