$3.5M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
15 days left (Jul 6, 2026)
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Extensive
Detailed federal app
The Rural Capacity Building program provides grants to rural housing development organizations, CDCs, CHDOs, rural local governments, and Indian tribes to enhance their capacity to develop affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for low- and moderate-income families.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be an eligible applicant (rural housing development organization, CDC, CHDO, rural local government, or Indian tribe)
2.Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by posted deadline
3.SAM.gov registration required prior to application
4.Focus on affordable housing and community development in rural areas
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