Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday that USDA is accepting applications for funds to help rural communities affected by natural disasters. Authorized under the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, USDA Rural Development plans to distribute $150 million to communities declared disaster areas in 2008 and 38 million for housing assistance in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"This assistance will help individuals, businesses and communities in areas that were declared a major disaster in calendar year 2008," Vilsack said. "USDA will work to ensure that these funds help rural citizens rebuild their communities and their lives from the devastating effects of tornados, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters."
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