The USDA is the second largest bureaucracy in our Federal Government system. It can be intimidating and difficult to wade through the enormous amount of USDA information online. We've gathered some of their information here to help you get started. First, you'll find some links to pages you'll surely want to bookmark! Then, scroll down to our file sharing section below. Also, Check back often, we're adding files and links every day!These files (below) were gathered from USDA sites and placed here for your convenience.  You may download any files you find here. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader, and if you need to you can click the link below and download it for free. If you're new to writing grant proposals, you'll want to go back and click on the "Growing Your Chapter," and "Growing Your Business" buttons.