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# Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program | Rural Development **Official websites use** A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
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Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program * 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 # Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program Program Application Period: Applications are accepted for processing from electric distribution, generation, and transmission providers serving eligible rural areas on an ongoing basis from October 1 – September 30.
To begin, select Overview and Other Requirements tabs below to find out more information about the program and select To Apply tab to participate in the loan program. If you need further assistance, select Contact tab below. The preparation process can take several months, depending on the complexity of the application and the completeness of the materials provided.
**What does this program do? ** The electric program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to nonprofit and cooperative associations, public bodies, and other utilities. Insured loans primarily finance the construction of electric distribution facilities in rural areas.
The guaranteed loan program has been expanded and is now available to finance generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
The loans and loan guarantees finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems. **Who may apply for this program?
** Most retail or power supply providers serving qualified rural areas, including: * State and local governmental entities * Federally-recognized Tribes * Nonprofits including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations * For-profit businesses (must be a corporation or limited liability company) **Are there additional eligibility requirements? ** **What is an eligible area?
** * The law requires the consideration of several factors to determine whether an area qualifies as rural for the purposes of this program * Check with a General Field Representative (GFR) to determine whether the proposed service area qualifies as rural **How may funds be used?
** Funds may be used to finance: * Replacement of distribution, sub transmission and headquarters (service, warehouse) facilities * Renewable energy systems * For additional details, see theCode of Federal Regulations **What kind of funding is available? ** * Loan Guarantees up to 100% allow the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) to extend credit to qualified borrowers in rural areas.
100% of the construction work plan can be financed * Hardship Loans may be used, at the sole discretion of the Rural Utilities Service, to assist applicants in rural areas that are either economically distressed or recovering from an unavoidable event, such as a natural disaster **What are the loan terms?
** * Generally, repayment may not exceed the useful life of the facility being financed, with a maximum repayment schedule of 35 years * Power supply borrowers are also limited by the terms of their wholesale power contracts * Loan Guarantees and Treasury Rate Loans: interest rates are fixed at the time of each advance based on rates established daily by the United States Treasury plus 1/8 of 1% * Hardship Loans: interest rates are fixed at a rate of 5% for up to 35 years * Borrowers must have legal authority to provide, construct, operate and maintain the proposed facilities or services * All facilities receiving federal financing must be used for a public purpose * Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and non-profit entities are encouraged **What is the current status of the program and who currently participates?
** * Our Boxscore provides a current overview of the Rural Electric program investments **How do we get started? ** * Applications for these programs are accepted year-round through a General Field Representative (GFR) * Program Resources are available online (i.e. forms, guidance, certifications) **Who can answer questions?
** * Contact the GFR who serves your area * Call the Electric Program at 202-720-1422 **What governs this program? ** * Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended * Code of Federal Regulations **Why does USDA Rural Development do this?
** Electric Infrastructure Loan Programs provide investment capital in the form of loans and loan-guarantees for the maintenance and improvement of electric infrastructure in areas where commercial capital is not available. This type of investment increases economic opportunity and quality of life in rural communities nationwide by maintaining a seamless electric network for all Americans, regardless of where they live.
**NOTE:** Program details may change over time. Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by contacting aGFR who serves your area for assistance or consult the program Instructions listed in the section above titled "_What Governs this Program?" _ There are no other architect, engineering or environmental requirements at the national level.
If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. There are no other additional requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above.
General Field Representatives in your state There are currently no events scheduled. * 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: Electric utilities (wholesale and retail providers of electricity) that serve customers in rural areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Electric Programs (Direct Loans, Loan Guarantees, Grants) is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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