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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

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The most flexible federal grants and subsidized loans for facilities are now found in USDA to benefit low-income rural areas. Here are some examples of relevant USDA programs: UDSA Community Facilities Direct Grants and Loans provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. million, with an average of $4.5

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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

The most flexible federal grants and subsidized loans for facilities are now found in USDA to benefit low-income rural areas. Here are two examples of USDA programs in rural areas: The UDSA Community Facilities Direct Grants and Loans provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton reveal a major issue for nonprofits in disaster areas

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If a declaration is made, special funding from FEMA SBA, USDA, DOT, HUD, etc. If a governor affected by a disaster or emergency discerns that the event is beyond their capacity to respond effectively, they may request a presidential declaration for impacted counties.

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