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GrantUSDA Rural Development Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs — FY2027 Quarterly
Atlas Opportunity Score91/100
FundingMaximum USDA loan: $1,000,000. Maximum grant: $300,000 to establish a revolving loan fund. Loan projects require supplemental funds equal to at least 20% of the USDA loan from the ultimate recipient or intermediary. Grants require a 20% intermediary contribution to the revolving loan fund.
DeadlineUSDA currently lists FY2027 quarterly deadlines of September 30, 2026; December 31, 2026; March 31, 2027; and June 30, 2027, each by 4:30 p.m. local time at the applicable RD State Office. USDA states the FY2027 NOFO is still in clearance, so these deadlines and final submission controls are contingent on publication of the FY2027 notice.
Required next actionRoute qualifying rural healthcare, medical-equipment, education/training, and community-access projects through eligible RUS electric/telecommunications borrowers, former RUS borrowers, or eligible not-for-profit utilities. Reverify the final FY2027 NOFO, forms, scoring criteria, appropriations, submission mechanics, and any amendments before package production or submission.
Current statusOpen — FY2027 quarterly cycle posted; final FY2027 NOFO pending clearanceSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026
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