As always, Rural Development staff members will fully assist in completing the requirements for a loan or grant. Refinancing existing debts may be considered an eligible direct or guaranteed loan purpose if the debt being refinanced is a secondary part of the loan, is associated with the project facility, and if the applicant's creditors are unwilling to extend or modify terms in order for the new loan to be feasible. All of the Community Facility programs have the same eligibility rules pertaining to the types of projects that can be financed. With the grant program, such projects as health care and public safety receive a higher priority for funding. We're a small community and we understand you have grant money available for small rural communities.
Grants have population and income limits based on where the project is located.
Contact your Rural Development State Office to determine if your community is eligible for grant funds. All applications are filed and processed in either the State or local office of the State the project is located in. Contact USDA Rural Development's State Office either by telephone or through our web site and request information on how to proceed with your loan or grant request.