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Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant program (Section 514/516) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program helps to finance the development, improvement, purchase or repair of homes for farm workers through low-cost loans and grants made to farmers and farmers' associations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.
Funds can also be used to construct day care and other shared facilities or for the purchase of household furnishings.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and farmers' associations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. Program participants are generally unable to obtain credit from other lending institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant program (Section 514/516) is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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