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"Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development (administered through local utility organizations). This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA offers zero-interest loans to local utilities, which they then pass through to local businesses for projects that create and retain employment in rural areas.
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Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant - FundHubWA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant From US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - 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.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Business Cooperative Service Buildings & Infrastructure Agriculture, Nonprofits, Utilities Agriculture, Buildings & Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Justice, Land & Water Management, Resilience 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. Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs 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. Cindy Mason, Business Loan and Grant Analyst: 202-690-1433 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Resource Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public Body/Government Entity, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, or a Nonprofit entity primarily serving rural areas. For-profit entities, individuals, and individual businesses are not eligible to receive grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum Grant Amount: $300,000 (for Revolving Loan Fund); Maximum Loan Amount: $1 million. 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 & Grant Program is funded by USDA Rural Development (administered through local utility organizations). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant programs (REDLG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development (administered through local utility organizations). These programs provide funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA offers zero-interest loans to local utilities, which they re-lend to businesses for projects creating and retaining employment in rural areas.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs is sponsored by USDA Rural Development (administered through local utility organizations). Provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities, which they pass through to local businesses for projects that create and retain employment in rural areas.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development (administered through local utility organizations). This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA offers zero-interest loans to local utilities, which then lend to businesses for projects that create and retain employment in rural areas.
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