Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Course for Lenders

This course is designed specifically for Intermediaries who are interested in IRP funds.

Funds Availability

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans

NEWS: March 6, 2008 - Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program (REEEP) Federal Register Announcement - USDA published a notice in the announcing it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements for agriculture producers and rural small businesses in eligible rural areas. Funding will be available in the form of grants, guaranteed loans, and combined guaranteed loans and grant applications. For FY 2008 there is approximately $15.8 million in funding for competitive grants and $204.9 million in authority for guaranteed loans. This Notice of Funds Availability can be downloaded here. Visit our REEEP website for detail information about this program.

Value-Added Producers Grant

The deadline for applications was March 31, 2008. For details on this program please visit the VAPG page

Rural Business Opportunity Grant

Rural Development announced the availability of approximately $2.6 million in Fiscal Year 2008. The deadline for applications was March 31, 2008. For details on the program visit RBOG.

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program

Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2008. Approximately $33.077 million funds are available. See NOFA for deadline and details on program visit the REDLG site.

Rural Cooperative Development Grants

Rural Development announced the availability of approximately $4.4 million in Fiscal Year 2008 Rural Cooperative Development Grants. Deadline: April 8, 2008. For details on the program visit RCDG.

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