4 - Stronger Local Partnerships-Karama Neal.pdf
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This document summarizes the USDA's Rural Development priorities and programs. It discusses the USDA's mission to serve all Americans through agriculture, food, and rural development programs. The USDA's strategic goals include combating climate change, ensuring an equitable food system, and expanding economic opportunities in rural communities. It then describes the Rural Development agency and its three sub-agencies that provide funding and assistance for housing, utilities, businesses and cooperatives. Maps show the geographic presence of Rural Development offices across states and areas. Finally, it discusses partnerships with other agencies like the SBA and DOE to coordinate support for rural communities.
4 - Stronger Local Partnerships-Karama Neal.pdf
- 1. Building Strong Local Partnerships Karama Neal, PhD U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Sept. 29, 2022
- 2. USDA Mission and Vision 2 Mission To serve all Americans by providing effective, innovative, science-based public policy leadership in agriculture, food and nutrition, natural resource protection and management, rural development, and related issues with a commitment to deliverable equitable and climate-smart opportunities that inspire and help America thrive. Vision An equitable and climate-smart food and agriculture economy that protects and improves the health, nutrition, and quality of life of all Americans; yields healthy land, forests, and clean water; helps rural America thrive; and feeds the world. https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-fy- 2022-2026-strategic-plan.pdf
- 3. USDA Strategic Goals 3 1. Combat climate change to support Americas working lands, natural resources, and communities Investments in climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and renewable energy will reduce emissions and create new and better market opportunities for all producers. 2. Ensure Americas Agricultural system is equitable, resilient, and prosperous Historically underserved communities will have improved access to USDA programs and opportunities as USDA roots out generations of systemic racism and discrimination. 3. Foster an equitable and competitive marketplace for all agricultural producers New tools, funding, and research will help a diverse array of producers and landowners adopt conservation practices and access new products and markets. 4. Provide all Americans safe, nutritious food All Americans will benefit from investments that provide consistent access to safe, healthy, affordable food essential to optimal health and well-being and address food and nutrition security 5. Expand opportunities for economic development and improve quality of life in rural and Tribal communities Rural and Tribal communities will benefit from historic investments in broadband, clean water, and clean and renewable energy infrastructure that will foster new job and market opportunities. 6. Attract, inspire, and retain an engaged and motivated workforce thats proud to represent USDA The USDA workforce will be strong, healthy, and inclusive, comprised of leaders and staff who work together to build a culture that welcomes, respects, and supports everyone to reach their highest potential. https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-fy- 2022-2026-strategic-plan.pdf
- 4. USDA Rural Development Priorities Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Justice Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities. Advancing Racial Justice, Place-Based Equity, and Opportunity Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development programs and benefits from Rural Development funded projects. Creating More and Better Market Opportunities Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure. https://www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points 4
- 5. https://rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices USDA Rural Development (RD) Together, America Prospers Rural Housing Service (RHS) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) Mission Area: Rural Development (RD) 5 Rural Development administers over 40 programs and supports rural communities with loan and grant investments of ~$50 billion annually. The current RD portfolio of investments exceeds ~$220 billion.
- 6. RD Agencies RUS Rural Utilities Service RUS provides infrastructure or infrastructure improvements to rural communities. Clean and reliable energy production Affordable and sanitary water & environmental Expanding rural broadband RHS Rural Housing Service RHS offers programs to build or improve housing and essential community facilities in rural areas. Supporting affordable single family home ownership, multi-family housing, and farm labor housing Supporting community facilities like healthcare, education, childcare and other public owned facilities RBCS Rural Business-Cooperative Service RBCS offers programs to help businesses grow as well as job training in rural areas. Supporting rural small businesses and entrepreneurs Supporting co-operatively owned enterprises Supporting local food systems and clean energy development 6 https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/agencies
- 7. RD Geographic Breakdown 7 47 State Offices 400 Area Offices https://rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices
- 8. 8 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- 9. 9 Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) The Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) grant made $10 million in funds available to Rural Energy Community Partnerships (RECP) to establish and/or develop clean energy communities through the development of community-scale, distributed energy technologies. REPP partnerships included non- profit entities, state & local entities, Tribal entities, and municipalities and other public bodies. REPP was developed with assistance from the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and others. This pilot program closed in July 2022 and the Rural Business-Cooperative Service is currently reviewing applications. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy- programs/rural-energy-pilot-program
- 10. The Rural Partners Network (RPN) is an alliance of over 20 federal agencies and many civic partners working to expand rural prosperity through job creation, infrastructure development, and community improvement. Participating agencies designate key POCs who focus specifically on rural strategies in addition to putting Community Liaisons on the ground to support designative, economically challenged communities. Rural America Placemaking Toolkit this website will connect you with TA providers, funders, and how-to guides on implementing placemaking. 10 Rural Partners Network (RPN) https://www.rural.gov | RuralPartnersNetwork@usda.gov
- 11. 11 RPN Interagency Partners Working together to: Build capacity within networks Provide necessary technical assistance to support stronger federal applications Match needs with opportunities Advocate to address and remove known barriers Facilitate more federal opportunities dollars into RPN-designated communities
- 12. 12 TA Cooperative Services
- 13. Themes Work across agencies and organizations Seek strategic public private partnerships Align financing, capacity building, and other assistance toward community goals 13
- 14. Thank you! USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.