In the US Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary, has chosen 16 projects across 10 states to receive funding.
Together the projects will be awarded with a total of $8.5 million (€6.2 million) in financial support through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG), which is administered by USDA Rural Development.
Of these 10 projects, over $1.8 million will be awarded to five projects located in the state of Iowa.
Among the Iowa-based projects to receive funding is energy company Heartland Power Cooperative.
The company will receive $740,000, which will aid the construction of a biodiesel production plant near Forest City. 16 jobs will be created at the site.
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