USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
About This Grant
Grants and low-interest loans for essential community facilities in rural areas including healthcare, education, public safety, and community support services.
Grant Summary
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program is a USDA Rural Development grant providing $50K to $1M for nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible org types: nonprofit, municipality, tribal_government
Requirements
- See program NOFO for full requirements
How to Apply
$50K–$1M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program from USDA Rural Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to USDA Rural Development before the deadline.
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USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program?
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program is offered by USDA Rural Development and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program provide?
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program provides between $50K and $1M per award from USDA Rural Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program deadline?
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, USDA Rural Development, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program?
To apply for USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from USDA Rural Development.
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