Exploring USDA Rural Development Programs
- by Anil Rupasingha, James C. Davis and Robert Dinterman
- 5/28/2026
Overview
This report examines Federal investment for rural areas of the United States administered by USDA, Rural Development (RD) Mission Area funding obligations. The Single Family Housing program consistently received the largest share of funding, followed by electric, water, and business development programs.
Rupasingha, A., Davis, J. C., & Dinterman, R. (2026). Exploring USDA Rural Development programs (Report No. EB-50). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. https://doi.org/10.32747/2026.9529776.ers
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