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ActiveUSDA Rural Development · 2026

Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

Quick Facts

Agency: USDA Rural Development
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, operating in rural areas of Massachusetts.

About This Grant

Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides technical assistance to develop the expertise of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations in rural areas to improve housing, community facilities, and economic development projects.

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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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gov/) # All Programs in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island * 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 #### Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program helps qualified nonprofits and tribes create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas.

#### Housing Preservation Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This provides grants to sponsoring organizations for the repair or rehabilitation of housing owned or occupied by low- and very-low-income rural citizens. #### Rural Business Development Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses.

#### Value-Added Producer Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program assists agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.

#### Advanced Biofuel Payment Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program aims to increase the production of advanced biofuels.

#### Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program improves the economic condition of rural areas by helping individuals and businesses start, expand or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers.

#### Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program awards grants to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects in rural areas.

#### Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program offers loan guarantees to lenders for their loans to rural businesses. #### Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

#### Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program provides loan guarantees to eligible lenders to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

#### Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.

#### Intermediary Relending Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program provides 1 percent low-interest loans to local lenders or “intermediaries” that re-lend to businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs in rural communities.

#### Mutual Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program provides grants to qualified organizations to help them carry out local self-help housing construction projects.

#### Rural Business Investment Program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island This program provides a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) license to newly formed developmental capital organizations to help meet the equity capital investment needs in rural communities.

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Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, operating in rural areas of Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, operating in rural areas of Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island?

Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island?

This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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