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Disaster Assistance Fund Guidance - Community Facilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Provides funding for community facilities in areas affected by a disaster declared by the President, Secretary of Agriculture, or Governor.
This program is part of USDA's Community Facilities Programs, which offer direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants for public service buildings to improve quality of life and sustain rural America.
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**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.
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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. ### Paper Check Phase Out In accordance with Executive Order 14247, USDA Rural Development is phasing out paper check payments.
All customers are recommended to transition to secure electronic payment methods to improve efficiency, speed, and protection against lost or stolen checks. ## 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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Disaster Assistance Fund Guidance - Community Facilities are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Disaster Assistance Fund Guidance - Community Facilities is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Women & Girls Fund (CFECT) is a grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut that supports nonprofits working to help women and girls in Eastern Connecticut lead more fulfilling, productive, and healthy lives. Established in 1999, the Fund focuses on empowering women of all ages across 11 communities in the southeastern portion of the region. The program accepts applications with a deadline of October 4, 2026. Eligible applicants are nonprofits operating in Eastern Connecticut whose programs address the health, safety, economic security, or educational advancement of women and girls in the region.
Wisconsin Fast Forward Standard Grant Program is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). This program awards funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors to reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The training aims to qualify workers for full-time employment, higher-level employment, or increased wages. Nonprofits involved in workforce development and training may be eligible as part of a consortium or in partnership with businesses.
USDA Rural Development's Solid Waste Management Grants (SWMFY27, ALN 10.762) offer about $4 million, roughly 15 awards, and no award above 25% of the pool, with applications due December 31, 2026. Here's what changed from FY26, who's eligible, and how to win the 210-point rubric.
Read articleUSDA's Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant funds nonprofits to capitalize a revolving loan fund for household wells and septic systems: 1 percent fixed, 20-year terms, $15,000 maximum per household. The application window closes September 30, 2026. The program is chronically under-subscribed for one structural reason — the 10 percent priority-point contribution cannot be in-kind. Here is the full instrument analysis and what it takes to win.
Read articleWhile applicants chase fixed federal deadlines, USDA Rural Development keeps roughly $4.1 billion moving through programs with no deadline at all — Community Facilities, Water & Waste Disposal, and Business & Industry loans that accept applications year-round. But 2026 brought a quiet shake-up: REAP grants paused, RBDG's competitive window closed. Here is the map of what's open, what's frozen, and how rural organizations should work a rolling pipeline.
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