est $210,000,000; and FY 01 est $210,000,000. (Grants) FY 99 $7,540,000; FY 00 est $7,488,000; and FY 01 est $9,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (Direct Loans) $50,000 to $2,500,000 average $447,521. (Guaranteed Loans) $100,000 to $2,500,000; average $905,594. (Grants) $10,000 to $100,000; average $35,189. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, 453 direct loans, 118 guaranteed loans, and 245 grants were made. It is estimated that 500 direct loans, 210 guaranteed loans, and 234 grants will be made in fiscal year 2000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 7 CFR 1942, subpart A, Community Facilities Loans; 7 CFR 1942, subpart C, Fire and Rescue Loans; 7 CFR 1980, subpart I, Community Facilities Guaranteed Loans; 7 CFR 3570, subpart B, Community Facilities Grants. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Consult your local telephone directory for Rural Development county or district office numbers. Or on the internet at http:///www.rurdev.gov/recd_map.html. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator, Community Programs, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250- 3222. Telephone: (202) 720-1490. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Loans were made to: (1) establish rural health clinics in medically undeserved areas; (2) purchase fire fighting equipment for rural areas; (3)
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