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Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) Program is a priority designation from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) that gives funding priority to rural development projects that support implementation of multi-jurisdictional regional economic development plans.
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Funding Details: Strategic Economic and Community Development Program - Rural Health Information Hub Strategic Economic and Community Development Program U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development USDA Rural Development office contacts Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) is a program that allows USDA to give priority for projects that support the implementation of regional economic development plans through several USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees Rural Business Development Grants Consideration for regional development priority will be based on how well the project supports a multi-jurisdictional plan (called the Strategic Community Investment Plan) and how well the plan addresses collaboration and investments from other federal and To be eligible for SECD, a project must: Be eligible for the underlying USDA funding program Be carried out solely in a rural area Support a multi-jurisdictional strategic economic community development plan This is not a funding program.
It is an application process to request priority points for specific USDA Guaranteed loans, direct loans and grants will be awarded in amounts consistent with the requirements of each applicable covered program. The most recent application guidelines are available in Federal Register Each associated funding program has its own guidelines and application requirements.
Awards for SECD applications submitted to the covered programs in FY 2026 will be obligated on or before: June 30, 2026 for Community Facilities and Water and Waste Disposal Loans, Grants, and Guarantees July 31, 2026 for Rural Business Development Grants September 30, 2026 for Community Connect Grants To begin the application process, applicants must meet covered program requirements and submit the Form RD 1980-88 to the nearest USDA office.
To access Form 1980-88, email RD. SECD@usda. gov and include Request for Form 1980-88 in the subject line.
Applicants who are applying for SECD funding through a loan guarantee program may submit forms under Loan Initiative application guidelines. · Community and economic development · Emergency preparedness and response U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must qualify for an underlying USDA program, operate exclusively in rural areas, and support a multi-jurisdictional strategic economic community development plan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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.
Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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