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Georgia

March 25, 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD), which is comprised of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and Rural Housing Service (RHS), is amending 14 program funding opportunities to remove DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)-related scoring criteria.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/25/2025-04988/amendment-of-rural-development-funding-opportunities-pursuant-to-the-executive-order-ending-radical

 

 

Georgia Rural Development State Office
Stephens Federal Building
355 E. Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
Phone - (706) 546- 2162 | Toll Free - (800) 338-5975 TDD - (706) 546-2034 | Fax2Mail- (855) 452-0956

Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293

Resources

Check Eligibility
Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

Manage your USDA Loan
You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226

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