| Program Name: | Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants |
| Organization: | United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development |
| Address: | 2118 W. Part Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821 |
| Phone: | 217-403-6200 |
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| Website: | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program-5 |
| Briefly Describe the Purpose of the Program | |
| Funds to improve, construct, develop, or finance essential community facilities for rural communities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, certain schools, child care centers, fire and rescue, public safety facilities, libraries, and town halls. | |
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| Eligibility Requirements or Restrictions |
| Open to: Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes. Rural areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer for direct loans and grants; 50,000 or fewer for loan guarantees. |
| Application Deadline: Rolling bases |
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| How Must Funds Be Used: |
| Funds can be used to improve, construct, develop, or finance essential community facilities for rural communities. |