This program is available in both rural and urban areas. To determine whether a particular site is located within an RHS-eligible area, contact the Rural Development office located in that state . This notice describes the type of funding available on a competitive basis and provides a State contact where an application may be submitted, typically up to 60 to 90 days from the date of NOFA publication. Selection will then be made based upon factors such as median area income, local access to credit, and the availability of funding from other sources to be used to finance the project. Loan funds will be available within the same fiscal year the application is received.
Most public libraries have copies of CFRs.
Copies of our regulations, instructions, and handbooks can also be viewed in any Rural Development office, or can be downloaded and viewed online here .