Rural Community Development Initiative
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To develop the capacity and ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and/or federally recognized Indian tribes to undertake projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Local Government Consortium
- Public Housing Authority
This program provides grants to eligible intermediaries (qualified private, non-profit or public organizations) to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible private, non-profit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and/or federally recognized Indian tribes proposing to carry out projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Beneficiaries
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Recipient entities must be legally organized private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities, and Federally recognized Indian Tribes.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award is made by the Administrator, Housing and Community Facilities Programs.
As required, 90 days to 120 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program provides grants to eligible intermediaries (qualified private, non-profit or public organizations) to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible private, non-profit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and/or federally recognized Indian tribes proposing to carry out projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Rural Community Development Initiative grants may be used to provide technical and financial assistance to eligible entities. Examples include but are not limited to (a) training sub-grantees to conduct a program on home-ownership education; (b) training sub-grantees to conduct a program for business entrepreneurs; (c) providing technical assistance to sub-grantees on how to effectively prepare a strategic plan; (d) provide technical assistance to sub-grantees on how to access alternative funding sources; (e) building organizational capacity through board training; (f) developing training tools, such as videos, workbooks, and reference guides to be used by the sub-grantee; (g) providing technical assistance and training on how to develop successful child care facilities; and (h) providing training on effective fundraising techniques.
Required Documentation
Applicants must possess the legal, financial, administrative, and operational capacity relative to the activity for which assistance is requested. Applicants must also possess the necessary background and experience with proven ability to perform responsibly in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development, and display the ability to work within established guidelines.
Matching Requirements
The grantee must provide matching funds at least equal to the amount of the grant in the form of cash or committed funding. (No in-kind contributions).
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements