USDA Assistance for Rural Grocery Stores

USDA Rural Development’s Business Programs staff in Kansas will provide workshop attendees with a wide array of financial resources available to grocery stores and related industry entities. As grocery stores in rural areas look to open their doors or update their facilities, one of the primary needs is accessing capital and support for business development. A variety of funding options is available from both Federal and non-Federal sources to finance different stages of the grocery store and industry development, from business planning and technical assistance to working capital and physical infrastructure improvements. This workshop is dedicated to helping grocery store operators and supporters understand and navigate through the variety of financial and human resources available to them.