Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
ID: 359934Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Housing Service (USDA-RHS)

Award Range

$50K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359934

Additional Information

https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2025-12632/funding-opportunity-rural-community-development-initiative-for-fiscal-year-2025
Timeline
    Description

    The Rural Housing Service is offering the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grant to support qualified intermediary organizations in providing financial and technical assistance to low-income rural communities and tribal organizations. Eligible applicants, including small businesses and nonprofit organizations with at least three years of relevant experience, must match the grant amount, which ranges from $50,000 to $500,000, with a total program funding of $5 million available for approximately 30 awards. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of communities to undertake projects related to housing and economic development, with applications due electronically by August 7, 2025, or via paper by August 12, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Janelle Gustafson at janelle.gustafson@usda.gov or by phone at 406-585-2508.

    Point(s) of Contact
    janelle.gustafson@usda.gov
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