USDA Rural Development

29 Liberty Street, Suite 2
Batavia, NY 14020
Batavia Service Center Phone: (585) 343-9167 Ext.4
Program Contact: Eric Joyce
eric.joyce@usda.gov

Batavia Fax: (855) 889-1627

Website: www.rd.usda.gov/

Counties served: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming

A federal agency working to help improve the economy and quality of life in rural areas. Helps rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes. Programs include Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans, and Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants.

Offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric, and communications infrastructure. Provides technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.

Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions, and community-managed lending pools. Offers technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.