Notice of Funding Opportunities for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for FY 2026

2026-04581 — OneRD Annual Notice of Guarantee Fee Rates, Periodic Retention Fee Rates, Loan Guarantee Percentage and Fee for Issuance of the Loan Note Guarantee Prior to Construction Completion for Fiscal Year 2026

Starting October 1, 2025, the USDA’s Rural Development agencies are updating the fees and loan guarantee percentages for their loan programs that help rural businesses, housing, utilities, and energy projects. If you’re applying for these loans in fiscal year 2026, expect new rates for guarantee fees, retention fees, and issuance fees before construction finishes. These changes keep the programs running smoothly and support rural communities with fair costs.

2025-22567 — OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation

The USDA fixed some mistakes in the OneRD Guaranteed Loan rules that affect businesses and communities using loans for things like water, energy, and rural projects. These corrections clear up confusing definitions and bring back important parts accidentally removed. The updated rules take effect December 11, 2025, helping keep loan programs running smoothly without changing the money involved.

2025-12877 — Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling

The USDA is stopping special benefits based on race and sex in certain farm programs after a court ruling. This change affects farmers and others who got extra help before, and it means future benefits will be fair to everyone. These updates start soon and could change how money is given out in these programs.

2025-15642 — Removal of Obsolete Regulation

The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development is cleaning house by removing old, unnecessary rules from 7 CFR part 1930. This change helps cut down confusion and paperwork for everyone involved, making things simpler and smoother. No costs or deadlines are affected—just a fresh start with clearer rules!

2025-15485 — Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

USDA Rural Development wants to keep collecting info for their Strategic Economic and Community Development Program. This means folks involved with rural projects will keep sharing important data, with no new costs or big changes. The extension helps keep things running smoothly without extra paperwork headaches.

2025-04988 — Amendment of Rural Development Funding Opportunities Pursuant to the Executive Order “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing”; Correction of Rural Energy for America Funding Notice

The USDA Rural Development is updating 14 funding programs to remove diversity and equity scoring rules, following a new Executive Order. If you’ve already applied, don’t worry—you don’t need to apply again. Plus, they fixed a mistake by adding a missing funding source for rural energy projects, so more money is available soon.

Previous: 2026-01933 — Renewal of Agency Information Collections for Comments Request: Proposed Collections

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is renewing important paperwork rules that affect credit unions and their members. They want your thoughts by April 3, 2026, before finalizing updates on how credit unions handle mergers and protect your privacy. These changes keep things clear and safe without adding big costs or time burdens.

Next: 2026-01935 — National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-Being Portfolio; Request for Information

NIOSH wants to hear from firefighters, experts, and the public about the biggest safety and health challenges firefighters face today. They’re looking to improve their research and support as fires get more dangerous, especially with wildfires and urban fires on the rise. You’ve got until April 3, 2026, to share your ideas—no new rules yet, just gathering info to keep firefighters safer and healthier.