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Intermediary Relending Program in Texas is a grant program from USDA Rural Development Texas that funds the establishment of revolving loan funds to alleviate poverty and increase economic activity in rural Texas communities. Intermediaries such as Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) may borrow up to $750,000, which they then relend to local businesses and economic development projects.
Ultimate recipients may borrow up to $250,000. Eligible projects include acquisition, construction, conversion, or repair of business facilities; land and equipment; leasehold improvements; machinery; start-up costs; working capital; and pollution control. Eligible intermediaries include current or former Rural Utilities Service borrowers and not-for-profit utilities.
Applications accepted through September 30, 2026.
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USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Business Retention And Expansion Usda Intermediary Relending Program Irp USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) The purpose of program is to alleviate poverty and increase economic activity and employment in rural communities. Under the program, loans are provided to (intermediaries) like Katy Area EDC for the establishment of revolving loan funds.
These revolving loan funds are used to assist with financing business and economic development activity to create or retain jobs. An EDC may borrow up to $750,000. Ultimate recipients may borrow up to $250,000.
Eligible projects include acquisition, construction, conversion, enlargement, or repair of a business or business facility, land equipment, leasehold improvements, machinery, and supplies; start up costs and working capital; pollution control and abatement. Some areas west and south of the City of Katy in Fort Bend and Waller County are eligible for this funding.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible intermediaries include current or former Rural Utilities Service Electric or Telecommunication borrowers and not-for-profit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program in Texas is a grant program from USDA Rural Development Texas that funds rural job creation and retention through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities, which pass them to local businesses for projects that create and retain employment in rural areas. USDA also provides grants that utilities use to establish Revolving Loan Funds for additional rural job-focused projects. Eligible applicants are current or former Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunication borrowers and not-for-profit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act. Applications are accepted quarterly, with the 2026 fourth quarter deadline of June 30, 2026. The USDA Rural Development Texas office administers the program.
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas is a grant program from USDA Rural Development Texas that funds restoration and protection of clean drinking water access in rural communities following natural disasters or water quality emergencies. The program helps households and businesses in eligible rural areas and towns restore or maintain access to clean, reliable drinking water. Eligible applicants must demonstrate that a major decline in water quantity or quality occurred within two years of application, or that a significant decline is imminent. Eligible applicants include rural public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes. Award amounts vary. Projects may also support environmental improvement and encourage business expansion in rural areas.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.