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Rural Community Development Initiative Grants in Illinois is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. 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.
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USDA – Community and Economic Development – Rural Community Development Initiative Grants admin_iira 2024-05-23T14:17:38-05:00 Rural Community Development Initiative Grants United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development 2118 W.
Part Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821 Briefly Describe the Purpose of the Program RCDI grants are awarded 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.
Year Program Established: Eligibility Requirements or Restrictions Open to: Government organizations, nonprofits, and certain private, for-profit organizations in rural areas. Rural areas with populations of 50,000 or fewer including any urbanized area neighboring it. Terms and Conditions: Grants range from $50,000 – $250,000, and there is a matching fund requirement equal to the amount of the grant award.
Application Deadline: Closed Funding Cap Per Application or Fiscal Year Program Funding: Minimum grant award is $50,000; maximum grant award is $500,000 To improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas. Rural Community Development Initiative grants may be used for, but are not limited to: Training sub-grantees to conduct: 1. Home-ownership education 2.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Government organizations, nonprofits, and certain private, for-profit organizations in rural areas. Rural areas with populations of 50,000 or fewer including any urbanized area neighboring it. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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