U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Stan Gruszynski announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help low- and very-low-income rural residents repair their homes.

“For some in rural communities, needed home maintenance and repair is simply unaffordable,” Gruszynski said. “This program provides support, in partnership with local non-profit organizations, for essential needs, including remediation of housing health and safety hazards for rural families and residents with extremely limited incomes. In addition to preserving housing,...