Opportunity ID: 343066

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RD-RBCS-23-REDLG
Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Education
Health
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 40
Assistance Listings: 10.854 — Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 10, 2022
Last Updated Date: Aug 31, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2023 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2022; Second Quarter, December 31, 2022; Third Quarter, March 31, 2023 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2023.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2023 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2022; Second Quarter, December 31, 2022; Third Quarter, March 31, 2023 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2023.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description:

The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant 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 (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.

 

USDA provides grants to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLF). 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.

The Agency anticipates the following maximum amounts per award: Loans – $2,000,000; Grants – $300,000.

Link to Additional Information: REDLG Program Web Site
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cindy Mason

Program Manager
Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2022; Second Quarter, December 31, 2022; Third Quarter, March 31, 2023 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2023. Aug 31, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RD-RBCS-23-REDLG
Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Education
Health
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 40
Assistance Listings: 10.854 — Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 10, 2022
Last Updated Date: Aug 31, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2023 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2022; Second Quarter, December 31, 2022; Third Quarter, March 31, 2023 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2023.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2023 The deadlines for complete applications to be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office for quarterly funding competitions are no later than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on: First Quarter, September 30, 2022; Second Quarter, December 31, 2022; Third Quarter, March 31, 2023 and Fourth Quarter, June 30, 2023.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description:

The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant 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 (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.

 

USDA provides grants to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLF). 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.

The Agency anticipates the following maximum amounts per award: Loans – $2,000,000; Grants – $300,000.

Link to Additional Information: REDLG Program Web Site
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cindy Mason

Program Manager
Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov

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