USDA Funds Rural Power Projects Then Ghosts the Register
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service is now accepting applications for the 2026 program that helps guarantee bonds and notes to improve utility infrastructure in rural areas. Starting next year, this funding opportunity will only be posted on the agency’s website, not in the Federal Register, so keep an eye online! If you’re involved in rural utilities, this is your chance to secure financial support for important projects.
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Rural Utility Bond Guarantees Open
If you work for or run a rural utility, the USDA Rural Utilities Service is accepting applications for the Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes program for Fiscal Year 2026 (announcement dated May 22, 2026). The program guarantees bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes in rural areas, giving rural utilities a way to secure financial backing for infrastructure projects.
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