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ActiveUSDA Rural Development · 2026

Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program

Quick Facts

Agency: USDA Rural Development
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments, and other entities serving rural communities.

About This Grant

Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides grants to repair essential community facilities in rural areas that were damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters.

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**Official websites use** A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

**Secure websites use HTTPS** Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture * Rural Business-Cooperative Service * Rural Utilities Service * Healthy Food Financing Initiative * Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development * Substantially Underserved Trust Area (SUTA) * Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater Systems * Community Facilities Programs * Multifamily Housing Programs * Single Family Housing Programs * Telecommunications Programs * Water & Environmental Programs * Program Support Services * General Terms and Conditions * General Terms and Conditions - Legacy View all General Terms and Conditions * For Water & Environmental Engineers * Rural Development Disaster Assistance View all Programs & Services * Stakeholder Announcements ### **Ohio Feed Mill Modernizes with USDA Lending Partnership** Towering over the main intersection of Baltic, Ohio, is the Gerber & Sons, Inc. feed mill.

Since it first started in 1905, this family-owned business in rural Holmes County has produced custom feed mix and bulk feed for local livestock and poultry farmers...

* Publications for Cooperatives * Regulations and Guidance View all Regulations and Guidance * Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) * LINC Contact and Resources View all LINC Training Library * RD Forms Help and How To Videos ### Human Resources Inquiries ### **Existing Home Loan Borrower Inquiries** PO Box 66889 St. Louis, MO 63166 1. [](https://www.

rd. usda. gov/) 3.

Community Facilities Programs # Community Facilities Programs * For Federal Contractors and Contracting Officers * Preferred Federal Purchasing * Federal Contractor FAQs * Find Certified Products * Selling to the Federal Government * Community Facilities Programs * Multifamily Housing Programs * Single Family Housing Programs * Telecommunications Programs * Water & Environmental Programs * Program Support Services * General Terms and Conditions * General Terms and Conditions - Legacy * For Water & Environmental Engineers * Rural Development Disaster Assistance USDA’s Community Facilities Programs offer direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants for public service buildings to improve the quality of life, develop, and sustain rural America.

USDA’s financial support enhances the competitiveness of our rural communities to attract and retain businesses that provide employment and services for residents. USDA’s Community Facilities Programs also fund building projects for public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally-recognized American Indian Tribes to provide essential health care, education, public safety, and other civic services.

Examples include fire and rescue stations, health care facilities and rehab centers, adult and child care centers, assisted living facilities, town halls, schools, and libraries. Financing may also cover costs for land acquisition, professional fees, and equipment.

## Community Facilities Programs ### Community Facilities Direct Loans & Grants Fund the development of facilities that provide an essential public service to a rural community. ### Community Facilities Loan Guarantees Guarantee loans for eligible lenders to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

### Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grants Provide technical assistance and training grants to eligible public bodies and private nonprofit organizations and Tribes to support the development of essential community facilities. ### Rural Community Development Initiative Grants Assist non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes.

### Tribal College Initiative Grants Fund 1994 Land Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) to make capital improvements to their educational facilities and to purchase equipment.

## Community Facilities Publications ### Community Facilities Direct Loan Program Guidance Book for Applicants Introducing the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program Guidance Book for Applicants, a step by step guide to helping applicants apply for a Community Facilities Direct loan.

This guide book outlines the application process, financial feasibility requirements, construction and closing of an essential community facility for small towns and rural areas. * Report Fraud on USDA Contracts * Architectural Barriers Act * USDA Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement * Non-Discrimination Statement Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments, and other entities serving rural communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments, and other entities serving rural communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program?

Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Community Facilities Disaster Relief Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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