RD-RBCS-25-REDLG
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Last synced: Apr 4, 2026 — Source: grants.gov
General Information
Document Type
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Grants Notice
Opportunity Number
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Funding Opportunity Number
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RD-RBCS-25-REDLG
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Opportunity Title
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Funding Opportunity Title
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Opportunity Category
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Discretionary
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Opportunity Category Explanation
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Funding Instrument Type
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Other
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Category of Funding Activity
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Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Education
Health
Regional Development
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Category Explanation
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CFDA Number(s)
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10.854 -- Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
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Yes
Version
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Synopsis 9
Forecasted Date
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Posted Date
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Aug 26, 2024
Last Updated Date
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Aug 26, 2024
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Original Closing Date for Applications
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Jun 30, 2025
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Current Closing Date for Applications
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Jun 30, 2025
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Archive Date
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Jul 30, 2025
Expected Number of Awards
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Expected Number of Awards
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40
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Eligible Applicants
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Program Region
Eligibility
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
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Agency Name
Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description:
The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant programs provide 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 (RLFs). 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.
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