Community Facilities Program Disaster Repair Grants
ID: 348870Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Housing Service (USDA-RHS)

Award Range

$1 - $10

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Rural Housing Service is offering the Community Facilities Program Disaster Repair Grants, aimed at providing financial assistance for the repair of essential community facilities damaged by federally declared disasters in 2022. Eligible applicants include public bodies, nonprofit corporations, and Federally-recognized tribes located in rural areas affected by such disasters, with grants covering up to 75% of total project costs. This program has a total funding amount of $50 million, with no minimum or maximum award limits, and applications will be accepted on a continual basis until funds are exhausted. Interested applicants can reach out to Surabhi Dabir at Surabhi.dabir@usda.gov or by phone at 202-768-5875 for further information and guidance on the application process.

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