of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Matching funds from 50-75% are typically required. Until January 2018, the RBS also published the bi-monthly Rural Cooperatives magazine. Nearly all of the Agency's programs are funded annually through Congressional appropriation as part of the U.S. Federal Government budget process. References External links Rural Business-Cooperative Service Rural Business-Cooperative Service in the Federal Register Rural Business programs Rural Cooperative programs United States Department of Agriculture agencies Rural community development Rural society in the United States