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ActiveUSDA Rural Development · 2026

Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California

Quick Facts

Agency: USDA Rural Development
Funding: Maximum Grant Amount: $300,000; Maximum Loan Amount: $1 million
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Current or former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunication borrowers, or any not-for-profit utility eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under the Rural Electrification Act.

About This Grant

Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This 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 for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas.

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#### Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations.

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#### Rural Housing Site Loans in California This program provides two types of loans to purchase and develop housing sites for low- and moderate-income families - Section 523 and Section 524.

#### Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program in California This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs); To help microenterprises startup and grow and provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.

#### SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant in California This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.

#### Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans in California This program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability.

#### Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in California This program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

#### Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in California This 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.

#### Water & Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees in California This program helps private lenders provide affordable financing to improve access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems in rural areas.

#### Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants in California This program assists low-income communities with initial planning and development of applications for USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal direct loan/grant and loan guarantee programs. #### Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias in California What does this program do?

This program helps get safe reliable drinking water and waste disposal services to low-income communities that face significant health risks. #### Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands in California What does this program do? This program helps get safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal services to low-income communities that face significant health risks.

#### Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program in California Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants help eligible communities handle expenses related to incidents (Presidentially declared disasters) that damaged water systems.

#### Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects in California This program helps qualified nonprofits create revolving loan funds that can provide financing to extend and improve water and waste disposal systems in rural areas.

#### Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants in California This program assists rural small businesses and agricultural producers by conducting and promoting energy audits and providing Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA).

Eligibility Requirements

Current or former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunication borrowers, or any not-for-profit utility eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under the Rural Electrification Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current or former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunication borrowers, or any not-for-profit utility eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under the Rural Electrification Act. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California offer?

The current listing shows maximum Grant Amount: $300,000; Maximum Loan Amount: $1 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California?

Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs in California?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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