USDA Offers $5 Million Grants for Rural Housing and Economic Projects
Published Date: 7/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA is offering about $5 million in grants for 2025 to help rural communities grow stronger through housing, community facilities, and economic projects. Qualified groups can apply to get money and support to make these projects happen. If you want in, get your applications ready soon—just remember, you cover your own application costs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
About $5M in RCDI Grants for Rural Projects
The USDA is making approximately $5,000,000 available in grants for Fiscal Year 2025 under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI). Grants will go to qualified intermediary organizations that provide financial and technical assistance to recipients for projects tied to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development.
Applicants Must Cover Their Own Costs
Organizations that apply for RCDI grants must pay any expenses they incur preparing their applications. If you apply, you are responsible for your own application development costs.
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