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Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Rural Development). Provides funding and zero-interest loans to local utility organizations which pass through funds to local projects—including rural hospitals, healthcare facilities, and medical equipment purchases—to spur economic relief and community development in rural areas.
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Funding Details: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) - Rural Health Information Hub Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: This program is only open to current or former Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunication program borrowers and nonprofit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Rural Development State Office contacts The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) is designed to promote rural economic development and job creation projects.
Community development assistance to nonprofits and public bodies, particularly for job creation or Facilities and equipment to educate and train rural residents to help economic development Facilities and equipment for medical care for rural Start-up venture costs, including, but not limited to, financing fixed assets such as real estate, buildings, equipment, or working capital Eligible applicants include: Any former Rural Utilities Service borrower who borrowed, repaid, or pre-paid an insured, direct, or guaranteed loan under the Rural Electrification Act Nonprofit utilities that are eligible to receive assistance from the Rural Development electric or telecommunication programs Current Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunication borrowers Grants: Up to $300,000 to establish a revolving loan fund Up to 10% of grant funds may be applied toward operating expenses over the life of a revolving loan fund.
Entities wishing to apply for assistance should contact Rural Development State Office contacts to receive further information and copies of the application · Community and economic development · Technology for health and human services U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, state/local governments, and tribal entities partnering with or operating as utility-related community development bodies in rural regions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows variable (Grants typically up to $300,000; loans up to $2 million depending on project scale). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Rural Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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