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South Dakota USDA Rural Development - Fall 2017 Edition
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Small Business Saturday, November 25th, is just around the corner. Here are some of the many reasons why YOU should shop small and shop local.
- When you shop locally, your money recirculates within the community and state, creating up to 75% more tax revenue.
- Small, local businesses are the largest employers nationally.
- Buying local food is fresher and comes with many health benefits.
- The unique, locally found products you buy will keep people asking, "Where can I find those?!"
- Local businesses support other local businesses, such as banks, accountants, advertising, farms, etc.
- Local businesses support the non-profits and good work in the community.
- You'll have a better, more friendly experience and service.
- You're also supporting your local school, police, fire department, and city through the taxes you pay.
- Shopping locally is the best way to show pride in your community and help protect the businesses that make it unique.
Help promote and support the local economy by spending your cash locally on....
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Want more revenue by adding value to your agricultural products? We can help!
USDA Rural Development developed this program to provide funds to aide in economic planning activities or eligible working capital expenses. The assistance is available to:
- Independent producers;
- Agricultural producer groups;
- Farmer or rancher cooperatives; and
- Majority-controlled, producer-based businesses.
How to Get Started:
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For more information visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees.
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Dana Kleinsasser, Program Director
200 Fourth St SW, Room 210
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-1157
Cayla Hilbrands, Loan Specialist
200 Fourth St SW, Room 210
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-1137
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Jolene Pravecek, Energy Coordinator
2914 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 655-3516
Shelby Kraemer, Loan Specialist
524 Enterprise Street S, Suite 100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 824-3627
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Energy Efficient Grain Dryer and Grocery Store Cooler Projects
There is a way to save energy and money throughout these fluctuating fall temperatures!
USDA Rural Development reminds agricultural producers and small business owners that there is time to submit an application for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The program provides energy grants and loans to make energy efficiency improvements such as LED lighting, coolers or refrigeration units, doors & windows, insulation or HVAC upgrades, grain dryers, switching from a diesel to electric irrigation motor, replacement of energy-inefficient equipment, etc. Funds can also be used to install renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, renewable biomass (including anaerobic digesters), small hydroelectric, hydrogen and geothermal. While applications are accepted year-round, the 2018 application deadline is March 31, 2018 where projects of all sizes may compete.
Eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses may qualify for the REAP program, which provides a grant of 25% of the eligible project costs or provides a guaranteed loan for up to 75% of the eligible project costs. To be eligible, producers need to earn 50% of their gross income from agricultural production. In addition, businesses must be classified as small according to the Small Business Administration (SBA) definition, which encompasses most businesses in South Dakota.
For more information on how to apply, visit South Dakota's REAP website or contact the SD Rural Development Energy Coordinator, Jolene Pravecek at jolene.pravecek@sd.usda.gov or (605) 655-3516.
Energy Efficient Lighting Project
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Program and Application Deadlines
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant and Loan Guarantees – two deadlines: March 31 – projects of all sizes; October 31 – project costs of $80,000 less.
Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program – 2018 deadlines will be announced soon.
Business & Industry Loan Guarantees – applications accepted year round.
Rural Business Development Grant – 2018 deadlines will be announced soon.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program – quarterly deadlines.
Intermediary Relending Program – quarterly deadlines.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - quarterly deadlines.
Value Added Producer Grant – Paper applications are due January 31, 2018 and electronic are due January 24, 2018.
Rural Cooperative Development Grant – 2018 deadlines will be announced soon.
Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant - 2018 deadlines will be announced soon.
For additional program information, view the USDA Rural Development Programs Summary.
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Click the map to view contact information.
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Veteran's Day - Monday, November 13, 2017*
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2017
Christmas Day - Monday, December 25, 2017
New Year's Day - Monday, January 1, 2018
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Monday, January 15, 2018
Washington's Birthday - Monday, February 19, 2018
*Observation dates indicates days that the agency offices will be closed which may be different than the actual holiday dates.
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The South Dakota Rural Development Business and Cooperative Services team is excited to share our quarterly RBS newsletter.
At Rural Development, we appreciate our partnerships and all the hard work put in to make Rural South Dakota the best it can be. We know that in working together, we can make an even bigger impact on our communities, so we are pleased to improve the communication to our partners through our newsletters. We plan to send a newsletter each quarter to our partners to keep you in the loop with our programs, tips, regulations, deadlines, etc.
If you have any questions, requests or materials you would like to share in our quarterly newsletter, please contact Cayla Hilbrands at Cayla.Hilbrands@sd.usda.gov or (605)352-1137.
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