Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that two New Mexico organizations have been awarded grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Office.

Tierra del Sol Housing Corp. in Anthony has been awarded a $138,058 grant to provide technical assistance, capacity building and revolving loan funds to eligible small businesses.

Bountiful Alliance in Truth or Consequences will receive a $98,942 grant to establish a commercial kitchen for the preparation of products for sale locally and regionally.  The grants where provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Office.

"The funding awarded today will help entrepreneurs in these two New Mexico communities get their businesses off the ground by providing important resources and assistance," Bingaman said.