USDA seeks applications to support rural entrepreneurs &

create jobs in rural Nevada

USDA is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural Nevada

USDA has funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program to support business opportunities or business enterprise projects in rural communities. Eligible entities include rural towns, communities, state agencies, authorities, nonprofits, federally recognized Tribes, public institutions of higher education and nonprofit cooperatives. Please note, this funding is not provided directly to small businesses.

Business opportunity projects are used to identify and analyze opportunities that will use local rural materials or human resources. These projects must be consistent with local and areawide community and economic development strategic plans. Projects must also support other economic development activities in the project area. They may include establishing business support centers or financing job training and leadership development in rural areas. Enterprise projects include the repair or modernization of buildings, technical assistance such as feasibility studies or business plans, or equipment purchases for leasing to small or emerging businesses.

Nevada communities include those in the Rural Partners Network (RPN), an alliance of federal agencies and commissions working directly with rural communities to expand rural prosperity. The Rural Business Development Grant Program directly supports RPN objectives, including job creation and community improvement. For additional information and to receive the FY2023 application toolkit, please contact Krista Minges in the USDA RD Nevada state office at krista.minges@ usda.gov or (775) 443-4756.

Job Opportunities

Accounting Assistant 3 (Reno, Sparks), Admin Assistant 1 (Sparks), Agricultural Inspector 2 (Sparks), Agricultural Police Officer 1 - Underfill (Elko), Agricultural Inspector 2 (Sparks), Brand Inspector 1 (Elko), Environmental Scientist 2 (Sparks), Environmental Health Specialist 2 - Underfill (Sparks), Environmental Health Specialists 3 - Underfill (Reno, Sparks), Microbiologist 2 - Underfill (Elko), Microbiologist 3 (Elko), Program Officer 1 (Las Vegas), School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator 2 (Reno, Sparks), Weights & Measures Inspector 3 (Elko). Keep up to date with all NDA job openings at careers.nv.gov