The Rural Housing Service is offering a grant opportunity titled the "Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network Rural Community Development Initiative" aimed at supporting community development in rural areas of Puerto Rico. This initiative seeks to provide financial and technical assistance to qualified intermediary organizations that have a minimum of three years of experience working with low-income rural communities or tribal organizations, particularly in areas affected by major disasters as declared under the Stafford Act. The program is designed to enhance the capacity of rural communities and nonprofits to access federal funding and successfully implement community and economic development projects. Interested applicants can apply for grants up to $250,000, with a total funding pool of $1 million available for approximately 10 awards. The application deadline is June 28, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to Danna Quiles at danna.quiles@usda.gov or by phone at (787) 766-5346.