Projects that promote regional economic development can capitalize upon the unique strengths of specific rural areas. USDA Rural Development helps finance these projects by helping applicants overcome multi-jurisdictional challenges and by helping leverage federal, state, local or private funding. Regionally focused projects help USDA resources have a larger impact, enabling greater wealth creation and quality of life improvements.
Funding Agency or Organization: USDA-RD
Funding Website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/strategic-economic-and-community-development
Local Match Requirement: Underlying program requirements
Award Amount: Underlying program requirements
Deadline: June 30, or underlying
program date, whichever is first
Competitive: Competitive
Eligible Applicant: RPC
Project Categories: Economic Development, Infrastructure and Housing, Water and Wastewater