Rural Health
News by Topic: Infrastructure
Oct 6, 2026 - Highlights U.S. Department of Agriculture rural-focused programs funded in fiscal year 2026. Funding addressed housing, disaster recovery, small business, community facilities, and community infrastructure.
Source: USDA Rural Development Newsroom
Sep 28, 2026 - Announces awarded funding for rural water and wastewater system technical assistance grants that will strengthen water and waste disposal services through training and the promotion of sustainable infrastructure solutions for rural communities.
Source: USDA Rural Development Newsroom
Sep 21, 2026 - Describes the importance of childcare access in responding to and recovering from disasters in rural communities, as seen in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Discusses the needs of childcare providers to reopen, including their own health and safety concerns and funding.
Source: The Daily Yonder
RUS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Program 2026
Federal Register
Sep 16, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Program guidance is available on USDA's website.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 4, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) seeking comments on proposed revisions to an information collection titled "Rural Development (RD) Loan Modernization Initiative." RD is developing an Online Loan Application for the applicants to submit requests for Direct Loan assistance electronically. Initial release of the online application system will be available for RBCS Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program, and then RHS Community Facilities programs and RUS Water and Environmental Programs. Comments are due by November 3, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 19, 2026 - Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) and Rural Housing Service (RHS) proposing to rescind USDA Rural Development and RBCS regulations regarding construction and repairs. Among other things, the proposed rescissions are intended to reduce Federal regulation and duplication since local building codes and permitting systems already protect federal investments by ensuring structural integrity, safety, and compliance for construction and development. Comments are due by October 19, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 12, 2026 - Announces $23.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for water infrastructure projects across rural Kentucky.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture