This program provides grants to qualified private, non-profit entities to capitalize revolving funds for the purpose of providing financing to eligible entities for pre-development costs associated with proposed water and wastewater projects or with existing water and wastewater systems, and short-term costs incurred for replacement equipment, small-scale extension of services, or other small capital projects that are not part of the regular operations and maintenance activities of existing water and wastewater systems.
Closed on Jul 3, 2026
Revolving Fund Program
Rural Utilities Service · Opportunity number RDRUS-26-RFP
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 3, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | RDRUS-26-RFP |
|---|---|
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service Department of Agriculture |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 10.864 |
| Posted | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Estimated total program funding | $1,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Information on eligibility is available at this website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/revolving-funds-for-financing-water-and-wastewater-projects
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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