Grants up to 75% of costs are available to repair essential community facilities damaged in 2022 disasters in specified states; apply to USDA RD offices until funds run out.
Funder: Rural Housing Service
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50 million total; grants may cover up to 75% of project costs; no minimum or maximum per award; 5-year performance period
Summary: Supports repair of essential community facilities in rural areas damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters in 2022, with grants to public bodies, nonprofits, and tribes.
Key Information: Project must be in a rural area (≤20,000 population) in a 2022 disaster-declared county; contact your USDA RD State Office before applying.
This program provides grant funding to repair essential community facilities in rural areas that were damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters occurring in calendar year 2022. Eligible facilities include those providing health care, education, public safety, and other vital public services. The program is administered by the USDA Rural Housing Service and is designed to help rural communities recover from disaster impacts by restoring critical infrastructure.