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Community Facilities Programs is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities Program provides financing through direct and guaranteed loans and grants to units of local government, nonprofit organizations, and Federally-recognized Indian tribes for the development of essential community facilities in rural areas.
Community Facilities loan and grant funds may be used to construct, enlarge, improve or make equipment purchases for educational, health care, public safety and other types of facilities that serve the public, including fire and rescue stations. By funding equipment and upgrades, the Community Facilities Program can support public safety licensees in meeting narrowbanding deadlines.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: City, township, county, and federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits located in rural areas. Public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally-recognized tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Facilities Programs is funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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