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Attention, USDA borrowers using Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Posted Thu, 2012/06/21 - 3:28pm by RCAP

CCR is Going Away -- What to Expect (UPDATE)

The announcement below was taken directly from the CCR News and Announcements section on the CCR website. You can visit that site for updates as they are given.

USDA secretary announces measures to improve quality of life and foster economic opportunity for Tribal communities

Posted Tue, 2012/06/19 - 1:49pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced June 13 the implementation of measures that will make it easier for individuals living in Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) to obtain USDA funding to improve basic services, including water and sewer systems, broadband and electric infrastructure.

Southeast RCAP staff meet with Georgia Rural Development staff

Posted Wed, 2012/05/23 - 11:27am by RCAP

Staff of Southeast RCAP met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development staff of Georgia in Athens on May 16. Southeast RCAP staff explained their programs and funding and discussed several projects in Georgia. Future collaboration on funding in Georgia is anticipated.