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News by Topic: Capital funding

Oct 18, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is accepting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2025. Applications that will help rural communities recover economically; ensure all rural residents have equitable access to USDA Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD funded projects; and reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support are encouraged. Applications are due by February 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 16, 2024 - Notice from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) of funding available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for fiscal years (FY) 2025, 2026, and 2027. The two specific grant programs included in the announcement are: 1) Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (EA/REDA) Renewable Energy Systems, and 2) Energy Efficiency Improvements and Energy Efficient Equipment and Systems Assistance (RES/EEI). Deadlines are included in this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans
Sep 30, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) making necessary revisions to the policy and procedures which will strengthen oversight and management of the growing Community Facilities (CF), Water and Waste Disposal (WWD), Business and Industry (B&I), and Rural Energy for America (REAP) guarantee portfolios. Comments are due by October 30, 2024. This rule is effective November 29, 2024.
Source: Federal Register