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"Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network Rural Community Development Initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network Rural Community Development Initiative is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program assists qualified private and nonprofit organizations, and public intermediary organizations in Puerto Rico to carry out financial and technical assistance programs.
The goal is to improve housing, community facilities, and economic development in rural areas of Puerto Rico that have experienced a Presidential declaration of a major disaster. The grants help rural communities and nonprofits build capacity and technical assistance for more competitive funding applications and successful project completion.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified private organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations located in Puerto Rico. The organizations must propose to carry out financial and technical assistance programs to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas of Puerto Rico where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was made. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 29, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network Rural Community Development Initiative is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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