The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $198,570 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to the City of Vernon, Alabama, effective June 28, 2024, with a completion date of June 28, 2026. The grant funding will be used to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the growth of small and emerging private businesses in the rural community. Typical funded activities may include technical assistance, business counseling, market research, workforce development, revolving loan funds, feasibility studies, and support for business incubators and industry cluster initiatives, all focused on creating jobs and improving economic conditions in the rural area.
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