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Community Facilities Grant Program (Pennsylvania) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas, including grants and loans. Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment, and pay related project expenses.
Examples include healthcare facilities, public facilities like town halls, community support services like child care centers, and public safety services.
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USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 funding - The Pennsylvania Municipal League Skip to primary navigation via U.S. Department of Agriculture Please read the information below to see how USDA Rural Development can help your community!
The Community Facilities Program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas under 20,000 population. The loan rate is currently 3. 875% and would be fixed for the life of the loan.
Terms can be up to 30 years for acquisition or renovation of real estate and the useful life of equipment purchased. This loan program has no fees or prepayment penalties and does not require prevailing wages. CF video (lumen5.
com) Check out this video of for more information on the Community Facilities program and great projects USDA Rural Development has funded in PA. See below for more examples of recent projects funded through our program in Pennsylvania. USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program and Pennsylvania Nonprofits What can Rural Development do for your organization and community?
Purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, and pay related eligible project expenses Computer and technology upgrades Construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of facilities an ADA compliance Parking and paving improvements HVAC equipment, electrical upgrades, emergency generators Examples of Projects in Pennsylvania include: LifeQuest Assisted Living in Bucks County received a Community Facilities Direct Loan of $39.
9 Million to construct 123 new assisted living units and renovation of the existing nursing center to implement a 10-15 bed memory care unit. Bear Creek Foundation in Luzerne County received a Community Facility Direct Loan of $11. 4 Million to construct a 36,000 square-foot addition to its existing charter school.
Meadville Public Library in Crawford County received a Community Facility Direct Loan and Grant of $132,460 for a roof replacement. Big Valley Ambulance Club, Inc in Mifflin County received a Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant of $128,200 for the purchase of a 2023 Life Line Victory liner ambulance.
Penn Township in Clearfield County received a Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant of $85,000 for the purchase of a Freightliner chassis with dump box and appurtenances. Sutersville Volunteer Fire Company in Westmorland County received a Community Facility Direct Loan and an Economic Impact Initiative Grant of $187,700 to purchase a new pumper truck, hose and spreader package for the fire department.
Please note that all applications are considered as loan only first. Grant funding is awarded based on financial need, availability of funds, and are a maximum of $50,000. For more information on our program and how to apply, contact: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, & Washington Counties Keith Lehman – Keith.
Lehman@usda. gov #724-482-5289
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public bodies, community-based non-profit corporations, and Federally Recognized Tribes. Rural areas including cities, villages, townships, and towns, including Federally Recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Facilities Grant Program (Pennsylvania) is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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