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GrantUSDA Rural Development Energy Resource Conservation Program — Rolling 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score72/100
FundingNo stand-alone national grant pool or universal applicant cap is published on the current USDA program page. ERC works through deferment of principal and interest on qualifying existing RUS direct loans; deferment terms vary with the principal balance and terms of those loans.
DeadlineOpen on an ongoing October 1 through September 30 program cycle. USDA does not publish a single national clock-time cutoff on the current program page; applicants begin through the applicable General Field Representative.
Required next actionIdentify potential rural healthcare, school, EMS, and community-facility projects within this federal workflow together with an existing RUS direct-loan borrower. Confirm direct federal borrower eligibility, qualifying loan status, project eligibility, current GFR application requirements, and any project-specific environmental or underwriting requirements before package production or original outreach.
Current statusOpen — rolling October 1 through September 30Source verificationSeptember 20, 2026
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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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