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Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program in Ohio is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds rural economic development projects through loans of up to $1 million and zero-interest grants of up to $300,000 to eligible borrowers. The program is administered by the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service and targets electric and telecommunications utilities serving rural Ohio communities.
Eligible applicants are current or former Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunication borrowers, and not-for-profit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act. Applications for the Ohio cycle are due June 30, 2026. Projects must benefit rural communities through job creation or retention.
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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-24-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:Dec 18, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2024 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, 2023; Second Quarter, December 31, 2023; Third Quarter, March 31, 2024 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2024. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2024 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, 2023; Second Quarter, December 31, 2023; Third Quarter, March 31, 2024 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2024.
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 borrowed, 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:The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program provides 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 (RLF). 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:REDLG Program Web Site Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: #### 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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Current or former Rural Utilities Service electric or telecommunication borrowers, and not-for-profit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.