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Find similar grantsRural Economic Development Loan and Grant is sponsored by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations to create and retain employment in rural areas.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:RD-RBCS-25-REDLG Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Other Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:40 Assistance Listings:10.
854 -- Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Aug 26, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2025 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p. m.
(local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2024; Second Quarter, December 31, 2024; Third Quarter, March 31, 2025 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2025. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2025 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p. m.
(local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2024; Second Quarter, December 31, 2024; Third Quarter, March 31, 2025 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2025.
Archive Date:Jul 30, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:To receive funding (which will be forwarded to selected eligible projects), an entity must be: A former Rural Utilities Service borrower who borrowered, repaid or pre-paid an insured, direct or guaranteed loan.
Nonprofit utilities that are eligible to receive assistance from the Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs. Current Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs borrowers.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Business-Cooperative Service Description:**Agency Name:** Rural Business-Cooperative Service The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant programs provide funding for rural projects through local utility organizations.
USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate recipients repay the lending utility directly. The utility then is responsible for repayment to USDA.
USDA provides grants to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs). Loans are made from the revolving loan funds to projects that will create or retain rural jobs. When the revolving loan fund is terminated, the grant is repaid to USDA.
The Agency anticipates the following maximum amounts per award: Loans - $2,000,000; Grants - $300,000. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. rd.
usda. gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-programs) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Business Loan and Grant Analyst #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit utilities, current Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs borrowers, and former Rural Utilities Service borrowers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows loans up to $2,000,000; Grants up to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant is funded by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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