The purpose of the Huntington Revolving Loan Fund (HRLF) is to provide financial resources through a fair and consistent process to local, low and moderate income, individuals and groups for activities and projects that serve to strengthen the economic, cultural, educational, environmental and social well being of the Huntington Community.

1. Promote commercial development that is consistent with the size and character of Huntington by:

•  Assisting existing small businesses, including farms.
• Providing incentives for the creation of new business development.
• Assisting in the promotion of local businesses.
• Creating and protecting local employment opportunities.
• Attracting public and private investment for business development.
• Encouraging the sustainable use of local, renewable raw materials.
• Encourage businesses that have low environmental and health impacts.

2. Encourage projects that will preserve and enhance the quality of life in Huntington while maintaining our rural character, such as: 

• Preservation and reuse of historic and important buildings.
• Enhancement of recreational opportunities.
• Protect and enhance the environment and mitigate pollution.
• Residential infrastructure improvements for low-income residents.
• Land conservation, including farmland.
• Emergency health hazards.

3. Improve community infrastructure, facilities, services and education by:
 

• Supporting local civic and community service organizations and groups - concentrating on those that address the needs of children, adolescents, the handicapped or the elderly.

• Supporting public works projects in the town and villages.
  
  

 4. Preserve the fund in perpetuity, to be able to meet the future needs of the community.