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The following are Rural Development notices, rules, and proposed rules that have published in the Federal Register within the last year. Click on a link to view the document as it was published. 

### Rural Utilities Service 

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, published 3/2/2023

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, published 3/2/2023 PDF

Badger State Solar, LLC: Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement; published 8/26/22

Badger State Solar, LLC: Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement; published 8/26/22 PDF

Electric Program Coverage Ratios Clarification and Modifications; final rule; published 03/01/23

Electric Program Coverage Ratios Clarification and Modifications; final rule; published 03/01/23 PDF

Electric Program Streamlining and Improvement; final rule; published 2/17/23

Electric Program Streamlining and Improvement; final rule; published 2/17/23 PDF

Electric Program Streamlining and Improvement; published 11/30/22

Electric Program Streamlining and Improvement; published 11/30/22 PDF

Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Broadband Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2023; published on 4/19/23

Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Broadband Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2023; published on 4/19/23 PDF

Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; final rule; published 2/21/23

Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; final rule; published 2/21/23 PDF

Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; published 12/6/22

Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; published 12/6/22 PDF

Inflation Reduction Act Discussion Sessions; published 1/12/23

Inflation Reduction Act Discussion Sessions; published 1/12/23 PDF

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Badger State Solar, LLC, Project; published 1/10/23

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Badger State Solar, LLC, Project; published 1/10/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; published 03/02/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; published 03/02/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 3/20/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 3/20/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program; published 5/16/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program; published 5/16/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program; published 5/16/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program; published 5/16/23 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 12/1/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 12/1/22 PDF

OMB No. 0572-NEW, Broadband Technical Assistance Program, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 10/24/22

OMB No. 0572-NEW, Broadband Technical Assistance Program, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 10/24/22 PDF

Policy on Audits of RUS Awardees; final rule; published 2/6/23

Policy on Audits of RUS Awardees; final rule; published 2/6/23 PDF

Publication of Depreciation Rates for Telecommunications Plant; published 11/23/22

Publication of Depreciation Rates for Telecommunications Plant; published 11/23/22 PDF

Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees; published 11/30/22

Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees; published 11/30/22 PDF

Rural eConnectivity Program, Correction; published 10/5/22

Rural eConnectivity Program, Correction; published 10/5/22 PDF

Rural eConnectivity Program, Funding Opportunity Announcement, published 8/4/22

Rural eConnectivity Program, Funding Opportunity Announcement, published 8/4/22 PDF

Rural eConnectivity Program; final rule; published 1/30/23

Rural eConnectivity Program; final rule; published 1/30/23 PDF

Rural eConnectivity Program; published 10/19/22

Rural eConnectivity Program; published 10/19/22 PDF

Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants; final rule; published 2/1/23

Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants; final rule; published 2/1/23 PDF

Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants; published 5/11/23

Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants; published 5/11/23 PDF

### Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP); Correction; published 11/15/22

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP); Correction; published 11/15/22 PDF

Inflation Reduction Act Listening Session; published 10/28/22

Inflation Reduction Act Listening Session; published 10/28/22 PDF

Inviting Applications for Agriculture Innovation Demonstration Center Grants; published 12/5/22

Inviting Applications for Agriculture Innovation Demonstration Center Grants; published 12/5/22 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Rural Cooperative Development Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/26/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Rural Cooperative Development Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/26/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 5/2/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 5/2/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for Fiscal Year 2022; published 8/23/22

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for Fiscal Year 2022; published 8/23/22 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems for Fiscal Year 2023; published 1/19/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems for Fiscal Year 2023; published 1/19/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 1/20/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 1/20/23 PDF

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Value-Added Producer Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 3/17/23

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Value-Added Producer Grants for Fiscal Year 2023; published 3/17/23 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 8/31/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction; published 12/20/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction; published 12/20/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; published 11/23/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; published 11/23/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 12/16/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 12/16/22 PDF

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024; published 3/31/23

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024; published 3/31/23 PDF

OMB No. 0570-0081, Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 10/7/22

OMB No. 0570-0081, Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 10/7/22 PDF

OMB No. 0570-NEW, 7 CFR 4280—Common Forms Package for Financial Assistance Forms for Loans/Grants, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 1/19/23

OMB No. 0570-NEW, 7 CFR 4280—Common Forms Package for Financial Assistance Forms for Loans/Grants, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 1/19/23 PDF

Updates to Servicing Requirements for Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans; published 9/23/22

Updates to Servicing Requirements for Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans; published 9/23/22 PDF

### Rural Housing Service

Change in the Lease-Up Reserve Calculation for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program; published 9/6/22

Change in the Lease-Up Reserve Calculation for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program; published 9/6/22 PDF

Changes Related to Reserve Account Administration in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan Programs; published 1/9/23

Changes Related to Reserve Account Administration in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan Programs; published 1/9/23 PDF

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction; published 5/4/23

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction; published 5/4/23 PDF

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/21/23

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/21/23 PDF

Consolidated Multifamily Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY 2023; published 5/4/23

Consolidated Multifamily Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY 2023; published 5/4/23 PDF

Loan Guarantees Under the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program; published 4/28/23

Loan Guarantees Under the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program; published 4/28/23 PDF

Multi-Family Housing Simple Transfer Pilot Program; published 12/9/22

Multi-Family Housing Simple Transfer Pilot Program; published 12/9/22 PDF

Notice of Funding Availability for the Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/19/23

Notice of Funding Availability for the Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) for Fiscal Year 2023; published 4/19/23 PDF

OMB Control No. 0575-0197, Environmental Policies and Procedures, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; published 8/5/22

OMB Control No. 0575-0197, Environmental Policies and Procedures, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; published 8/5/22 PDF

OMB No. 0575-0172, 7 CFR part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grant Programs, HB–1–3550, and HB–2–3550, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; published 10/19/22

OMB No. 0575-0172, 7 CFR part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grant Programs, HB–1–3550, and HB–2–3550, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; published 10/19/22 PDF

OMB No. 0575-0198, 7 CFR 3570 Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, published 8/2/22

OMB No. 0575-0198, 7 CFR 3570 Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, published 8/2/22 PDF

OMB No. 0575-New, 7 CFR 1910 - Common Forms Package for Federal Debt and Employment Verification Forms, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 1/23/23

OMB No. 0575-New, 7 CFR 1910 - Common Forms Package for Federal Debt and Employment Verification Forms, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection, published 1/23/23 PDF

OMB No. 0575-NEW, American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)-7 CFR Part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 10/3/22

OMB No. 0575-NEW, American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)-7 CFR Part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 10/3/22 PDF

OMB No. 0575-NEW, Common Forms Package for Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 5/2/23

OMB No. 0575-NEW, Common Forms Package for Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions, Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; published 5/2/23 PDF

Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2023; published 5/4/23

Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2023; published 5/4/23 PDF

Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Change in Priority Projects Criteria; proposed rule; published 1/31/23

Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Change in Priority Projects Criteria; proposed rule; published 1/31/23 PDF

Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Proposed Rule, published 8/4/22

Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Proposed Rule, published 8/4/22 PDF

Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program; published 8/31/22

Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program; published 8/31/22 PDF

Single Family Housing Section 502 Direct and Guaranteed Manufactured Housing Pilots; published 11/2/22

Single Family Housing Section 502 Direct and Guaranteed Manufactured Housing Pilots; published 11/2/22 PDF

Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program; proposed rule; published 1/27/23

Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program; proposed rule; published 1/27/23 PDF

Temporary Change in the Tenant Recertification Requirements; published 12/6/22

Temporary Change in the Tenant Recertification Requirements; published 12/6/22 PDF

### Rural Development

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for FY 2023; published 11/7/22

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for FY 2023; published 11/7/22 PDF