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Morgantown, WV - Acting State Director Randy Plum has announced that Rural Development approved a Community Facilities Loan of $47,000 and Grant of $21,000 for Lizemore Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Clay County, WV.
Rural Development funds will be used to purchase an ambulance and defibrillator.
"This funding is for critical elements of a community's welfare and Rural Development is striving to enhance the quality of life for all rural West Virginians," remarked Plum.
Rural Development serves as the lead Federal entity for rural development needs and administers program assistance through its housing programs, business programs, community, and utilities programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Further information on USDA Rural Development may be obtained by visiting USDA's web site at  www.rurdev.usda.gov In West Virginia, call 1-800-295-8228 to be put in touch with the appropriate personnel serving your county. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
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