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Service Source Final Application Due Date Funding Available Match Required
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Federal
USDA
06-30-2025 N/A Match Required
  • Service
  • Source
  • Final Application Due Date
  • Funding Available
  • Match Required
Status
  • Past
  • Current
  • Forecasted
    • Expected Number of Awards 40
    • Opportunity Type Discretionary
    • CFDA

      10.854 -- Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants

    Description

    Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Description:

    The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant programs provide funding for rural projects through local utility

    organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they in turn, pass through to local businesses

    (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate recipients repay the

    lending utility directly. The utility then is responsible for repayment to USDA.

    USDA provides grants to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs). Loans

    are made from the revolving loan funds to projects that will create or retain rural jobs. When the revolving loan fund is

    terminated, the grant is repaid to USDA.

    The Agency anticipates the following maximum amounts per award: Loans - $2,000,000; Grants - $300,000.

    Eligibility
    • IHE
    • Local Government
    • Non-Profit
    • Other
    • State Government
    • Tribal Government
    Additional Eligibility Information

    To receive funding (which will be forwarded to selected eligible projects), an entity must be: A former Rural Utilities Service borrower who borrowered, repaid or pre-paid an insured, direct or guaranteed loan. Nonprofit utilities that are eligible to receive assistance from the Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs. Current Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs borrowers.

    Key Date(s)
    • August 26, 2024: Last Updated Date
    • August 26, 2024: Posted Date
    • June 30, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
    • June 30, 2025: Application Due Date
    • July 30, 2025: Application Archive Date
    Contact Information

    Cindy Mason

    Business Loan and Grant Analyst Phone 202-690-1433

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