Nonprofits, Gov entities, Tribes
Government-funded
$5.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Finances essential community facilities in rural areas with populations under 20,000 — health clinics, food banks, childcare centers, fire stations, community centers, and schools. Nonprofits, municipalities, and tribes can access low-interest direct loans, grants covering up to 75% of project costs, or a combination.
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.Applicant must be a nonprofit, municipality, county, special-purpose district, or federally recognized tribe
2.Facility must serve a rural area with population of 20,000 or less
3.Grant share is tiered by community population and median household income (max 75%)
4.Applicant must demonstrate legal authority to construct, operate, and maintain the facility
5.Applications accepted year-round through USDA Rural Development state offices
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