EDA submitted USDA grant application; 501(c)(6) revocation discovered

Jul 30, 2026

Patrick County EDA staff submitted a Rural Business Development Grant application to USDA. During USDA review officials discovered the Authority's 501(c)(6) tax-exempt status was revoked Nov. 15, 2017; staff said they will work with the IRS to seek reinstatement so grant activity can continue.

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Noah Mabe told the Authority he had successfully submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a Rural Business Development Grant.

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