Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)

Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Provides funding to support housing, community facilities, and economic development in rural areas, including literacy programs.

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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:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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.

Link to Additional Information:Federal Register Notice of Funding Opportunity Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: email to contact Janelle Gustafson #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.

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