Who has benefited from USDA Rural Development?
Community Programs: Lanikeha Community Center, Na Pu`uwai Native Hawaiian Health Center, Molokai Community Health Center, Home Pumehana Senior Center, Kalanianaole Hall, Molokai Baptist Church Gym, All God’s Children Preschool, Molokai Land Trust, Maui County Fire Department and the Meth on Molokai film production. Rural Business Enterprise Grants: Molokai Artisan Training Program, Aka`ula School, and Molokai Affordable Homes and Community Development Corp. The office also has an energy efficiency program, home mortgage program, and water/environmental loan and grant programs. How does one qualify? There are 47 different programs run by the USDA to provide support to rural development. Below is an example of one type of grant and the qualifications included. Example: Rural Business Opportunity Grant Program Eligibility: government and the public (states, towns); non-profits; cooperatives Funds are used to: identify business opportunities unique to rural communities — such as export ma
