💵Notice of Funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year (FY) 2026, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 2026 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide funding for this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2026. Based on FY 2025 appropriated funding and current budget situation, the Agency estimates that approximately $50,000,000 for Loans and $10,000,000 for Grants will be available for FY 2026. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
Learn More🌧️Alaska Disaster Declaration
This is a notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the Native Village of Kipnuk dated September 8, 2025. Incident: Severe Storm and Flooding.
Learn More⚙️Proposed Exemption for Union Equipment Loans Under ERISA
This proposed exemption would permit certain loans from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 627 (Local 627) to the Plan, so the Plan can purchase heavy machinery to fulfill its mission. As described below, absent an exemption, the loans would violate certain prohibited transaction provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Learn More🏦Rescinding Loan Regulations Impacting Minority Businesses Seeking DOE Assistance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance," published on May 16, 2025.
Learn More🌩️Amendment of President's Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4879-DR), dated July 6, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding.
Learn More🏠Revising Residency Requirements for Section 184 Indian Housing Loans
This interim final rule revises the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations governing the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program (the "Section 184 Program") by modifying the residency requirements for Borrower eligibility for Section 184 Program insured mortgages. This revision aligns HUD's requirements with recent executive actions that emphasize the prioritization of federal resources to protect the financial interests of American citizens and ensure the integrity of government-insured loan programs.
Learn More🌧️SBA Disaster Declaration for Georgia and Available Loan Assistance
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of GEORGIA dated August 26, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.
Learn More🌧️Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses in New Mexico
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of New Mexico (FEMA-4886-DR), dated August 16, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides.
Learn More💰Alaska EIDL Declaration Offers Financial Aid to Affected Businesses
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Alaska dated August 20, 2025. Incident: Bear Creek Fire Group and Nenana Ridge Complex Fire.
Learn More🌧️Major Disaster Declaration
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of New Mexico (FEMA- 4886-DR), dated August 16, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides.
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