The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has announced that USDA is accepting applications to promote economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. This investment is subject to the availability of continued funding. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities and business enterprise projects in rural communities. Funds may be used to establish business support centers, finance job training and leadership development, purchase or develop land, repair or modernize buildings, finance feasibility studies or business plans, or purchase equipment to lease to small or emerging businesses.