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Find similar grantsRural Community Development Initiative Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Grants awarded to qualified organizations to provide technical assistance to develop the expertise and ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities, and/or federally recognized Indian Tribes to improv…
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Rural Community Development Initiative Grants * 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 Community Development Initiative Grants Program Application Period: Applications will be accepted after the publication of a funding notice.
To begin, contact a program official in your state (see contact tab below) to review the requirements for completing an application. The preparation process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the application and the completeness of the materials provided. For state specific information: Federal Register NoticeGrants.
gov Posting **What does this program do?
** Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grants are awarded to qualified organizations to provide a program of technical assistance to develop the expertise and ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities, and/or federally recognized Indian Tribes (Recipients) to undertake projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
**Who may apply for this program? ** * Non-profit organizations * Qualified private (for-profit) organizations * Federally recognized Tribes **What is an eligible area? ** Any area other than a city or town with a population greater than 50,000, and the area adjacent to such a city or town.
**How can funds be used? ** 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 recipients to conduct**: 1.
Homeownership education 2. Business entrepreneur education **Providing technical assistance to recipients on**: 2. Finding alternative funding sources 4.
Creating training tools, such as videos, workbooks, and reference guides **What kind of funding is available? ** * Minimum grant award is $50,000; maximum grant award is $500,000 * Grant funds are limited and are awarded through a competitive process **Are matching funds required?
** * Matching fund requirement equal to amount of grant * In-kind contributions cannot be used as matching funds * Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and nonprofit entities are encouraged **How do we get started?
** * Applications are accepted on an annual basis through a Notice of Funding Opportunity(NOFO) in the Federal Register * Program Resources are available online (includes forms needed, guidance, certifications etc.) **Who can answer questions? ** Contact your local Rural Development office. **What governs this program?
** Code of Federal Regulation -2 CFR 200 and guidelines announced in NOFO. NOTE: Because citations and other information may be subject to change please always consult the program Instructions listed in the section above titled "What Law Governs this Program?" You may also contact your local Rural Development officefor assistance.
**NOTE**: If state specific forms are not shown above, please refer to the application materials listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity to start the process of applying. Please ensure that your state is selected in the dropdown menu above to find the local Rural Development officefor this program. **Application Information:** An application package can be downloaded from Grants.
gov For more information about this program, or to file an application, contact the local Rural Development office contact. Please find your local Rural Development office contact or select your state in the dropdown menu above to find your local contact for this program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public bodies, non-profit organizations, qualified private (for-profit) organizations, and federally recognized Tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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