Information and Resources

The State Outreach Council has developed the following outreach tools and products, or has identified outreach tools and products developed by others that can assist in providing service to all customers.

Information on Programs and Services

Funding Opportunities

Community Development Resources - USDA Rural Development Web page
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
Rural Development
Risk Management Agency
Food and Nutrition Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Farm Service Agency
Forest Service
Inter-Tribal Council
EPA Great Lakes Program Funding
EPA Environmental Justice
Faith-Based and Community Initiative - Provides a listing of Federal grant opportunities from multiple Federal agencies

Information on Employment, Scholarship, & Volunteering

Career Opportunities at USDA - Information sheet on careers and Michigan USDA employment contacts for use in recruitment
USDA Careers Brochure - Informational brochure on careers available in USDA agencies, contact information and how to apply
USDA Student Employment and Scholarship Programs - Informational brochure on Student Employment opportunities, agency and Department-wide scholarships, and volunteer opportunities (405KB)

USDA website for Student Opportunities, Internships and Scholarships

Resources

These documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader

Overview of USDA Programs from Indigenous Farmers Conference (3.4MB)
Funding Provided By County Through USDA
USDA Program Brochures
Opportunities for Tribes and Tribal Members
Programs and Assistance for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Opportunities for Beginning Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Producers
Opportunities for Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crop Growers

Media List - A Listing of some of the Minority Media Organizations in Michigan.
Social Science Institute - Provides information sheets to assist in understanding and working with all people.