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"Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides grants to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLF).
Loans are made from the revolving loan funds to projects that will create or retain rural jobs, including community development assistance to nonprofits and public bodies (particularly for job creation or enhancement).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current or former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunication borrowers, or any not-for-profit utility, which in turn pass funding to ultimate recipients (including nonprofits) for eligible projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $10,000,000 for Grants (part of $50,000,000 for Loans and $10,000,000 for Grants estimated for FY 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG) is funded by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). 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.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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