Areas Served: Cleburne, Futon, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, Woodruff
The purpose of the USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) is to alleviate poverty and increase economic activity and employment in rural communities.
Under the IRP program, loans are provided to White River Planning & Development District for the establishment of revolving loan funds in the Arkansas Counties of Cleburne, Futon, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White and Woodruff.
The rural businesses targeted for IRP financing are: – Small manufacturing companies.
– Manufacturing related services.
– Developing services that have a uniqueness or technology that will add value to the District’s economy.
– Other businesses that may help a community improve its development potential.
Generally, retail businesses are not eligible.
Funds can be used to: – Purchase land & buildings – Construct new buildings or renovate/modify existing buildings – Purchase machinery & equipment – Provide for permanent working capital The maximum loan amount is $150,000 and cannot exceed $15,000 per full time job created.
IRP business loan funds are available through the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission in the counties of Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston.
Contact InformationAddress: PO Box 2396
City: Batesville
State: Arkansas
Website:
http://www.wrpdd.org
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