USDA Rural Development Grants

Open USDA Rural Development grants

• Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Program

  Up to $100MDeadline: Oct 9, 2026open

  This program provides partially forgivable loans to increase the supply of rural power and support the reliability of America's electrical grid.

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• Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program in New Mexico

  Up to $100Mopen

  Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program in New Mexico is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program provides loan guarantees to eligible l...

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• USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program

  Up to $10Mopen

  The USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Mat...

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• Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program

  Up to $10Mopen

  Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Offers grants to establish and validate the commercial v...

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• Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program

  Up to $5.0Mopen

  Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides grants to qualified nonprofits to create revolving lo...

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• Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program

  Up to $2.0Mopen

  Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program helps create high-wage jobs and accelerate...

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• Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG)

  Up to $2.0Mopen

  Supports projects that will create or retain employment in rural areas, including business startups, expansion, and essential community facilities. M...

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• Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Offers funding to promote sustainable economic development in ...

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• Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. REAP provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural produc...

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• Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program improves the economic condition of rural areas by hel...

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• Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program helps eligible communities prepare for or re...

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• Multifamily Housing Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance Grants

  Up to $750Kopen

  Multifamily Housing Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance Grants is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program awards grants to eligible nonp...

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• Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants (DLT)

  Up to $500Kopen

  Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants (DLT) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. These grants help eligible applicants acquire the technology, ...

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• Rural Business Development Grants (RBEG)

  Up to $500Kopen

  Rural Business Development Grants (RBEG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable out...

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• Rural Business Development Grants in Minnesota

  Up to $500Kopen

  Rural Business Development Grants in Minnesota, administered by USDA Rural Development, provide funding to support business creation and growth in rur...

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• Economic Impact Initiative Grants

  Up to $500Kopen

  Funds the development of essential community facilities in extremely rural areas with high poverty to improve quality of life and stimulate economic g...

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• Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG)

  Up to $500Kopen

  Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program provides grant funds to rural communities exp...

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• Rural Business Development Grants

  Up to $500Kopen

  Rural Business Development Grants is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. These grants are designed to support the development of small and emerging b...

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• USDA Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)

  Up to $500Kopen

  USDA Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program funds training, infrastructure, and job creation fo...

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• Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)

  Up to $400Kopen

  Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides low-interest loans to local lenders who re-lend to businesses to...

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What USDA Rural Development funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent USDA Rural Development awards:

How to apply for USDA Rural Development grants

Most USDA Rural Development applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.