DEVILS LAKE, N.D. May 15, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Erin Oban joined the Devils Lake Park Board to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated entertainment center.
"Through a partnership between the Devils Lake Park Board and Nodak Electric Cooperative, USDA Rural Development made affordable financing available to support a renovation of Dockside Entertainment Center,” said Oban. “Places and spaces for children and families to play, learn, and be active together are essential pieces of a healthy, thriving community, and USDA Rural Development is proud to support this community project and excited to join them in opening their doors in service to Devils Lake and the surrounding area.” Audio:MP3, 800KB, 0:34.
The Devils Lake Park Board received a $2 million, zero-interest loan from Nodak Electric Cooperative, Inc. through the USDA Rural Development Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG) to renovate an existing commercial property in Devils Lake. The proposed outcome of this project will consist of a family entertainment center to benefit the community and increase the Devils Lake Park Board staff by 11 employees.
The REDLG program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. REDLG is currently open and accepting fourth quarter applications until June 30th.
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Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal, and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
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