Pennsylvania rural development boosted by USDA grants
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $330,000 in grants for rural Pennsylvania, aiming to grow the economy and 'e...
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $330,000 in grants for rural Pennsylvania, aiming to grow the economy and 'expand essential services for rural people' across the commonwealth.'The investments we're announcing today demonstrate how USDA remains committed to helping rural businesses create new and better market opportunities,' Rural Development State Director Bob Morgan said.Most of the funds will go to two projects in Lancaster and Monroe counties.The biggest grant, $200,000, will go to The Keystone Development Center for use across Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland.