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GrantUSDA Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program — FY2026 Final Quarterly Deadline
Atlas Opportunity Score85/100
FundingUp to $1,000,000 USDA loan to an intermediary; total outstanding IRP debt to one intermediary may not exceed $15,000,000. Ultimate-recipient loan maximum is the lesser of $400,000 or 50% of the USDA loan to the intermediary. USDA loan rate is fixed at 1% for up to 30 years.
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, submitted through the applicable USDA Rural Development State Office.
Required next actionIdentify eligible nonprofit, cooperative, Tribal or public-agency intermediary lenders serving rural healthcare, education and community-development projects. Screen qualifying ultimate-recipient projects for program fit and intermediary-lender eligibility. Reverify state-specific forms, environmental requirements and submission instructions before package production.
Current statusOpen — final FY2026 quarterly cutoff September 30, 2026Source verificationSeptember 20, 2026Tracked applicant typesFederally Recognized Tribe, Governmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization
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Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.
Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
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