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USDA Rural Development

Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program

Federal direct loans, guaranteed loans, and grants for essential community facilities in rural areas, including fire/EMS stations and joint public-safety buildings. Real, recently confirmed fire-station awards (via usda.gov press releases, found 2026-10-14): $1,125,000 grant to Lancaster, WI (fire/EMS station renovation, ~4,000 residents served, July 2026); $4,950,000 grant to Prairie du Chien, WI (joint police/fire facility, 5,500+ residents, June 2026); $1,000,000 grant to Southbridge, MA (lan

Status
Accepting applications
Deadline
See official source
Award
Not stated by the funder
Where
Nationwide
Funder
USDA Rural Development
Last verified
October 19, 2026

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