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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). This program provides loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas. Funds can be used for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
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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: Eligible applicants for the zero-interest financing are USDA electric or telecommunications borrowers. These entities then make funds available to recipients (e. g. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2 million (loan), up to $500,000 (grant). 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 September 30, 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Rural Development). REAP provides grants and guaranteed loans to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This can include high-efficiency HVAC systems, insulation, lighting, and other energy-efficient equipment. While school districts are not directly listed as eligible, the program's focus on rural small businesses and agricultural producers could potentially include some school district-related entities or partnerships in rural areas if they meet the specific eligibility criteria. The program is governed by a multi-year Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) covering FY 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Rural Development). This USDA Rural Development program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.
USDA's Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant funds nonprofits to capitalize a revolving loan fund for household wells and septic systems: 1 percent fixed, 20-year terms, $15,000 maximum per household. The application window closes September 30, 2026. The program is chronically under-subscribed for one structural reason — the 10 percent priority-point contribution cannot be in-kind. Here is the full instrument analysis and what it takes to win.
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