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Find similar grantsRural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Provides capacity-building assistance to nonprofit housing and community development organizations in rural areas.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Department of Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2025 Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Community Development Category Explanation:Grant Expected Number of Awards:30 Assistance Listings:10.
446 -- Rural Community Development Initiative Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Nov 13, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 07, 2025 Electronic applications must be submitted via Grants. gov by 11:59 p. m.
Eastern Time on August 7, 2025. The deadline for receipt of a paper application is 4 p. m.
local time on August 12, 2025, to the Rural Development State Office where the applicant's headquarters is located. Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 07, 2025 Electronic applications must be submitted via Grants. gov by 11:59 p.
m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2025. The deadline for receipt of a paper application is 4 p.
m. local time on August 12, 2025, to the Rural Development State Office where the applicant's headquarters is located.
Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 5,000,000 Eligible Applicants:County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Additional Information on Eligibility:The intermediary organization must have been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years and have at least 3 years prior experience working with private nonprofit community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or tribal organizations in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development.
The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. All Recipients and Beneficiaries, but not the Intermediary, must be located in a city or town that has a population of 50,000 or less inhabitants.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Housing Service Description:Qualified private, nonprofit and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding.
The RCDI structure requires the intermediary (grantee) to provide a program of financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The recipients will, in turn, provide programs that will support their communities (beneficiaries).
The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving rural communities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.