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Guam - The Guahan State Clearinghouse received notification of a new grant opportunity from the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development that would allow local rental property owners to make significant improvements on properties intended for use by low income families. The grant also allows for public agencies, private non-profit organizations, which includes but is not limited to, faith-based and community organizations as well as other eligible entities to assist very-low and low-income homeowners to make repairs and improvements to properties in rural areas.

“I strongly urge our people to take advantage of this grant,” said Governor Felix P. Camacho. “It provides an excellent opportunity for lower income families to maintain the value of their properties while improving the quality of their homes. Rental property owners can also benefit in a similar manner while providing homes for the less fortunate of our island.”

Preapplications are currently being accepted for the newly announced grant and can be downloaded at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-9648.pdf. Local applicants are reminded that they must first submit their applications to the Guahan State Clearinghouse for review, prior to submission to the Hawaii State Office.

Preapplications must be received at the Hawaii State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 28, 2010. (Applicants are cautioned to remember that Guahan is a day ahead of Hawaii.)

For more information, please contact the Guahan State Clearinghouse at the Governor's Office at 475-9380.

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