RUS WANTS TO HEAR AND LEARN FROM TRIBAL LEADERS

Utilities Service: Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) Initiative and Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) Program Webinar/Teleconference

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 – 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT

RUS WANTS TO HEAR AND LEARN FROM TRIBAL LEADERS

Please join us to learn more about RUS loan & grant opportunities for utilities on tribal lands, as well as provide us with your thoughts and ideas. If you are unable to access the on-line webinar, you can still participate as a conference call participant.

The United States Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, lender, and employer.

Audio Conference Directions

Telephone conferencing use the information below to connect:

Toll-free: +1 (800) 857-5051
LiveMeeting Directions
Go to: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/aglearn/join?id=33657H&role=attend

1. Enter your name and email address
2. Click “Join Now”
3. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen
4. Please note you will also need to call into the audio portion of the session using the 800 number above
For more information about Rural Utilities Service programs visit: www.rurdev.usda.gov/Utilities_Assistance.html

Implementation of the SUTA Initiative will allow RUS to provide loans at lower interest rates with longer repayment terms, provide priority for grants and waive certain restrictions for projects on Substantially Underserved Trust Areas.
www.rurdev.usda.gov/suta.html

Questions?
Please contact Tedd Buelow with questions via phone or email at: 202-690-1681 or Tedd.Buelow@wdc.usda.gov